Job Overview
Walther Farms is a 3rd generation family-owned business and a premier supplier of the potato industry. We take great pride in our ability to consistently exceed customer expectations. This is accomplished by having an organization filled with the best talent in the industry embedded in a world class culture driven to provide excellence in everything we do.
We are looking for highly motivated college students for summer internships, with the potential for full time employment upon completion of a successful internship and graduation with a degree.
Depending on your job location, your internship position may include one or more of the following duties:
● Managing inbound and outbound trucks for loading at harvest
● Coordinating with others involved in the shipping/loading processes both on and off the farm
● Assisting the shipping/harvest manager in day to day duties
● Collecting and analyzing quality control samples prior to shipping and communicating results to shipping/harvest manager
● Collecting and analyzing yield data in the field
● Assisting field managers/agronomists in day to day duties
● Turning on pivots to irrigate the crop
● Applying fertilizer through the pivot to fertigate the crop
● Learning about weed, insect, and disease identification, and scouting fields for these pests
There are no specific skills or experiences required, however, a strong candidate will have a background in agronomy, farming & harvest operations, or shipping & logistics. This is a paid internship
Requirements
● A candidate for a summer internship will possess the following:
● Strong written and verbal communication skills
● Positive attitude
● Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
● Ability to work independently and with others
● Ability to solve problems and make decisions
● Flexibility to travel to one or more farm locations
How to Apply
If you are interested in the position and feel you match the above qualifications and experience, we welcome you to apply.
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