Seasonal Agricultural Intern - Waseca, United States - Free Internship Account

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\tFull job description\r
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\tShift:
This role is 1st Shift, -Hourly Rate: $0.00 an hour\r
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\t\tSupport pea planting sub-contractors with field location, seed, instructions.\r
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\t\tTransport sweet corn seed to/from controlled climate storage location\r
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\t\tPass DOT health physical and complete Fleet Driving training course\r
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\t\tComplete all required company safety training\r
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\t\tMove empty pea seed bulk bags from sub-contractors to Waseca and disposal location\r
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\t\tTransport empty seed pallets back to Waseca\r
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\t\tDeliver sweet corn seed to growers and satellite storage locations\r
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\t\tInstruct growers on sweet corn planting procedures including, population, seed depth\r
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\t\tStake field entrances with corresponding field marker\r
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\t\tMark field entrance with GPS coordinate\r
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\t\tScout pea and sweet corn fields for weed issues\r
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\t\tScout pea and sweet corn fields for pest issues (per IPM program guidelines)\r
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\t\tComplete stand counts on pea and sweet corn fields\r
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\t\tSample pea and sweet corn fields for maturity tracking\r
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\t\tInstruct harvest crews about specific field conditions, entrances, special needs\r
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\t\tTransport equipment/personnel/paperwork\r
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\t\tTake germination samples on sweet corn carryover seed\r
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\t\tInvolved in several record keeping, paperwork,\r
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\t\tBe trained and prepared to operate all inbound/outbound scale procedures\r
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\t\tEnsure field stake and all other items are removed from field upon harvest\r
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\t\tCount/confirm pea and sweet corn inventories\r
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\tEnsure all company vehicle maintenance is current; notify supervisor of any issues\r
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\tAnticipated Close Date:
April 22, 2024Location: Waseca, Minnesota\r
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\tOur Benefits:
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\tWe care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:\r
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\t\tHealth:
Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance\r
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\t\tWealth:
great pay, 401(k) and stock purchase plan\r
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\t\tGrowth:
online courses, virtual and on-site development experiences\r
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\t\tBalance:
paid-time off\r

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\tOur Company:
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\tConagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, our Company combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus on innovation. Our portfolio is evolving to satisfy people's changing food preferences. Our iconic brands, such as Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Healthy Choice, Marie Callender's, Reddi-wip, and Slim Jim, and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera, offer choices for every occasion.\r
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\tWe pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit \r
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\tConagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.\r