Lamb Weston LATAM · 8 hours ago
Ag Intern, Agronomy
Kennewick, WA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22/hr - $22/hrLamb Weston is a leading manufacturer in the food industry, known for its innovative approach and global reach. The Ag Intern will support the Agricultural Services team with various agronomy-related projects, gaining hands-on experience and training under a skilled mentor.
Food Production
Responsibilities
Working alongside the raw potato grading crew to build an understanding of potato grading
Collaborating with your assigned mentor based on areas of focus which include but are not limited to Agronomy, Partner Grower - Farming, and Raw Utilization/Procurement
Gain a hands-on in-depth understanding of the science behind potato growth, development, and how environmental variables directly affect quality & yield
Responsible for new variety data capture, trial development and implementation, field scouting, and observation
Broad exposure to several remote sensing platforms (i.e. aerial imagery, satellite imagery, weather stations, etc.) used to monitor crop growth and development
Utilization of GIS software to map, track, and disseminate important research plot data
Review, analyze, and learn about the budgetary process and practices that affect quality and yield such as crop management, pest & fertilizer applications, soil moisture management, chemigation & fumigation
Work directly in the field and help to help ensure the highest quality potato attributes and build an understanding of how plant efficiencies directly impact raw product costs
Build a fundamental understanding of raw product storage and raw utilization optimization
Qualification
Required
Must be currently enrolled or a recent graduate of an Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, or related program
Juniors, Seniors, or Master's degree students preferred but also accepting recent grads
Minimum GPA 3.0 preferred
Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to meet the Lamb Weston Authorized Driver standards
Excellent verbal and oral communication skills
Ability and willingness to work independently
Strong analytical skills
Strong computer competency and experience using a tablet and/or iPhone
Preferred
Experience with MS suite of products desirable
Benefits
Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
Paid Time Off
Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
Family-Friendly Employee events
Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services
Company
Lamb Weston LATAM
Lamb Weston es un proveedor líder de productos congelados de papas, boniatos, aperitivos y vegetales para restaurantes y minoristas de todo el mundo.
Founded in 1950
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase