Field Operations (Portage La Prairie)

Job summary

This role supports the raw procurement team by coordinating crop sampling, tracking field progress, and managing yield and weather data. The incumbent will also assist with harvest scheduling and provide operational support for manufacturing raw product requirements.

Job details

Simplot Canada (II) Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Simplot Company. The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.Summary This role will work for and support Group Field Operations Raw Procurement Manager, Field Representative, and Raw Planner/Scheduler in the area of supporting the procurement of potatoes and associated activities. Key Responsibilities Coordinates and performs crop sampling for field quality and crop progress. Works with growers as directed by Raw Procurement Manager. Computer input of crop progress application tracking or field observations and completes other spreadsheets as necessary. Records yield information by grower, commodity and variety. Tracks and records weather data. Works with Harvest crew to schedule harvest timeline and locate fields. Assists with projects/special assignments as directed. Supports manufacturing operations as it relates to raw product. Other duties as assigned. Typical Education Pursuing a bachelor’s degree from 4-year college or universityStrong academic record (suggested minimum 3.0 GPA)Other Information Must have a valid driver's license Job Requisition ID: 27307 Travel Required: None Location(s): GF Raw Warehouse - Portage la Prairie Country: Canada ** Simplot Canada (II) Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.** If you require technical assistance, please email us at careers.contact@simplot.com.

What you’ll do

This role supports the raw procurement team by coordinating crop sampling, tracking field progress, and managing yield and weather data. The incumbent will also assist with harvest scheduling and provide operational support for manufacturing raw product requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently pursuing a bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with a strong academic record. A valid driver's license is required for this position.

Listed skills

• Data entry · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Crop sampling
• Data entry
• Field observations
• Yield tracking
• Weather data recording
• Harvest scheduling
• Procurement support
• Spreadsheet management
• Agricultural operations
• Valid Driver's License
• Plant Science
• Fertilizers
• Strong Academic Record
• Agriculture
• Spreadsheets
• Procurement
• Warehousing
• Manufacturing Operations
• New Product Development
• Operations
• Procurement Management

Job areas

• Agriculture
• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Science & Research
• Unclassified
• Food / Agricultural Technician
• Agricultural Technicians

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