Ag Summer Student Job at Winkler Co-op
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We believe in working together to serve our community, to deliver profits to our members and create meaningful relationships through it all. We love to serve and are passionate about bringing our brand to life through our connection to the community. Meaningful careers take root at Co-op.
The Position(s)
Ag Summer Student. Three positions available to serve our three ag locations in Morden, Lowe Farm and Rosetown, Manitoba.
Term: May-August 2023. This position is eligible for Co-op’s student development program, which includes the potential of tuition rebate.
Core Function
The Summer Student will provide routine support and knowledge of agronomic products to local co-op customers and will perform routine farm customer service responsibilities, including field scouting, agronomic troubleshooting, crop planning, fertility, and crop protection recommendations. The Summer Student will assist with yard work, and basic maintenance and other duties as assigned.
The Summer Student will live the Co-op Brand and strive to achieve and maintain positive and healthy relationships with co-workers and customers.
Responsibilities & Duties
The Summer Student will be provided supervision and guidance. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Living the Brand
- To consistently represent the Co-op Brand; to know, understand and live Winkler Co-op’s vision, mission, and values.
- To be a Co-op ambassador by understanding the Cooperative Retailing System and have a proficient understanding of the cooperative’s lifetime membership benefits.
- Consistently deliver exceptional service to all stakeholders.
Agronomy
- Provide information and advice on seed, weeds, disease, and insect control to growers.
- Provide field scouting as requested and report findings to producer.
- Analyze soil sample reports and provide recommendations to growers.
- Assist in all areas of the operation, including blending fertilizer and manually loading product.
Purchasing, Sales, Marketing
- Learn the strategy for pricing, price checks, sales and inventory management of crop protection products by working with the Agro Manager and FCL Crop Supplies Sales Coordinator.
- Participate in and support the Co-op Retailing System Programs.
- As directed, post social media content or provide suggestions to marketing for social media posts.
- Participate in meetings and tours for growers, utilizing supplier support, to enhance Co-op Agro awareness, credibility and involvement with key growers.
- Promote finance programs, FCC and other Co-op approved programs.
Administration
- Be responsible for safe handling, receiving and storage of crop protection products.
- Maintain the Chemical Warehouse to CPI standards, including the audit process.
- Ensure claims are written and submitted as per department procedure.
- Be responsible for entering weekly records in the CRM program, if applicable.
Personal Development
- Attend training seminars.
- Attend supplier and research information day/tours where possible.
Qualifications
- Student in a Degree or diploma program in agriculture; preference given to agronomy or agri-business.
- Valid class 5 license with a good driving record.
- Experience in agriculture preferred however we are willing to train the right candidate.
- Solid understanding of agribusiness, sales and agronomy.
Winkler Co-op offers a competitive salary, on-going professional development, work-life balance and excellent opportunities for career advancement.
Winkler Co-op employs people who are as diverse as the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.
We thank all applicants; however only those invited for an interview will be contacted.
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