Summer Ag Specialist

Lamb Weston

About The Position

As the Summer Ag Field Assistant, you will be responsible for the supervision of a 4 – 6 person field sampling crew. You will assist the field department personnel in scouting potato fields, field/harvest sample collection, sample analysis and pre-harvest potato storage inspection, preparation of detailed reports on field conditions and sampling programs (e.g. soil sampling, stem counts, updating maps), support sanitation and housekeeping activities at company storages, and research and other projects as necessary. The Agriculture team is essential in assisting the business in achieving its production goals. About The Role Location: Taber, Alberta Full-time, Hourly Schedule: Monday-Friday (8am-4pm) Must be available to work flexible hours during the growing & sampling season, as well as some weekends when necessary. Reports to: Agriculture Operations Specialist As the Summer Ag Field Assistant, you'll... Maintain and promote safe work practices at all times and participate in safety programs. Assist with field scouting, including preparation of detailed reports of field conditions. Dig, bag and deliver potato samples to plant during growing and harvest season. Update field maps. Assist in potato storage inspections, including preparation of detailed reports of findings and recommendations. Provide supervision, training, and leadership to sampling crews to ensure employees are performing assigned work properly. Support sanitation and housekeeping activities at company storages. Complete all reports required for the Co-op Program, if applicable. Inspect automotive equipment, reporting any needed repair or service work. Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Requirements

Ground your work in best practices for safety & product quality
Possess knowledge and experience with food safety programs & standards
Enjoy partnering with team members across an organization to collaborate together toward a common goal
Possess excellent, inclusive communication skills across diverse types of people and needs
You maintain a people-centric and "roll up your sleeves” and solutions-oriented mindset and work style
Have experience working in the manufacturing industry, supporting both customer and business-focused needs
Take a positive and humble approach to building relationships with your team members
Have a passion for learning, and are determined to give every task your best effort
High School diploma
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to read and comprehend MSDS sheets, simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one or group situations to other employees of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Enrollment in Bachelor's degree (B. A.) program at a University, or Agriculture Diploma program from a College co-op program, is strongly recommended.
Or one to two years of related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

Maintain and promote safe work practices at all times and participate in safety programs.
Assist with field scouting, including preparation of detailed reports of field conditions.
Dig, bag and deliver potato samples to plant during growing and harvest season.
Update field maps.
Assist in potato storage inspections, including preparation of detailed reports of findings and recommendations.
Provide supervision, training, and leadership to sampling crews to ensure employees are performing assigned work properly.
Support sanitation and housekeeping activities at company storages.
Complete all reports required for the Co-op Program, if applicable.
Inspect automotive equipment, reporting any needed repair or service work.
Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Benefits

A caring culture. We offer programs for financial hardship relief, incentives for volunteerism, and annual scholarships for children of employees.
A healthier you. Access to local gym, pool, and golf facilities. Access to extensive life balance solutions, and wellness resources.
Community and fun. We are potluck meal enthusiasts, avid ‘French Fry Day’ consumers, holiday dinner partygoers, and Safety Week celebrators.
Enviable compensation benefits. We offer annual & quarterly bonus programs, evening shift differential pay, and weekend shift differential pay.
Freedom to grow. We offer opportunities to cross-train in other job areas, an avenue for professional development through a broad micro-learning platform, and a plethora of in-house training programs to build your skills and leadership capabilities.
Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
Matching RRSP program
Competitive compensation package including off-shift premiums and quarterly performance bonuses
Opportunities for growth and advancement
Comprehensive on-the-job training & development
Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge-type services