Crop Inputs Summer Student

Description

We are currently looking for motivated, hands-on students to join our Paterson Grain Crop Inputs Division in Dunmore, AB. As a Paterson Grain Crop Inputs Summer Student, you will serve as part of the daily operations, marketing and administrative team at a Paterson Grain Crop Inputs location. Reporting to the Location Manager, you will be responsible for assisting and shadowing various staff at the location, with a view to ensuring quality in the handling and delivery of Paterson Grain products and services.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or diploma in Ag Business, Agronomy, or related discipline
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and work in an environment with changing priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn day-to-day business operations

Responsibilities

• Assist with facility operations regarding fertilizer and crop protection products
• Maintain safe and effective handling of fertilizer, chemical, seeds, and other product inventories handled at the location in accordance with Health & Safety guidelines
• Organize the chem shed on a weekly basis for more visibility as the inventory moves
• Keep accurate data of inventory, and record loadout and invoices in AGRE
• Understand Quality Control factors and how they relate to binning and shipping procedures
• Establish and maintain demonstration plots and assist in conducting customer tour
• Deliveries of chemical and seed to and from other Paterson Grain facilities
• Independently conduct field scouting activities entering data into record keeping software
• Assist with planning and organizing summer events: BBQ and Customer Relations
• Operate a forklift to load products into farm trucks and unload product into the facility
• Learn & assist with crop operations as required (if applicable) and other duties as assigned

Term Of Appointment

Summer - Seasonal

This position is available to students that are still enrolled in school and students that are graduating in 2025 that are looking for a full-time position and would like to earn exposure and experience.

How To Apply