Crop Inputs Retail Summer Internship

Job Description

About Cargill:

Cargill is a global leader in food, agriculture, and industrial products with a purpose to “nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.”

• Size and Impact: Cargill’s vast size and scale allow it to make a significant positive impact on the world. They operate in 70 countries with 160,000 colleagues, producing essential products that touch billions of lives each day.
• Family Company: Cargill is a family-owned company with a strong focus on connecting farmers to markets, providing essential ingredients to food producers, and connecting families with daily essentials.
• Product Range: Their products range from food ingredients and agricultural solutions to industrial products like edible oils, salt, and alternative fuels.
• Commitment to Sustainability: Cargill is committed to sustainability and responsible practices throughout its operations.

Crop Inputs Retail Summer Internship:

This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience in the agricultural sector. You will learn about various aspects of the crop input retail business, including:

• Agronomy: Learn to identify weeds, crop diseases, insects, and nutrient deficiencies. You will work with the Agronomy and Sales team to plan and execute customer events and help set up customer demonstration trials.
• Operations/Grain: Gain experience in the operations of a grain elevator, including loading and unloading rail cars, moving grain, maintenance, and general day-to-day duties.
• Retail Sales: Assist with retail activities like receiving and shipping crop input merchandise, familiarize yourself with fertilizers and pesticides, and learn to provide product recommendations and solutions to customers.

What you will gain from the internship:

• Real Experience: You will gain valuable experience in retail sales, agronomy, operations, and grain.
• Learning and Development: Access to Cargill’s comprehensive learning resources, including digital learning library and training programs.
• Networking Opportunities: You will build relationships with industry professionals and connect with other interns and co-ops.
• Global Impact: Your work will have a global impact, contributing to Cargill’s mission of nourishing the world.
• Career Advancement: Outstanding interns may be offered an internship, co-op, or full-time position in the future.

Details:

• Duration: At least 16 weeks
• Pay: hourly rate for time worked
• Benefits: Housing assistance and relocation reimbursement (based on mileage)
• Vehicle and Technology: A vehicle, cell phone, and other required technology will be provided.
• Locations: Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba (specific locations listed in the job description).

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma: Graduating between December 2025 and August 2027
• Availability: Able to complete a 16-week internship from May to August 2025
• Valid Driver’s License: Possess a valid Canadian driver’s license in good standing
• Physical Abilities: Able to work in various weather conditions and potential exposure to sun, wind, rain, pollen, dust, and insects
• Communication and Leadership Skills: Excellent communication and leadership skills and comfortable working independently
• Legal Eligibility: Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada

Preferred Qualifications:

• Major: Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Agricultural Business, Agronomy, Plant Science, or Soils Science
• Experience: Previous agriculture experience, sales experience, and/or scouting experience
• Flexibility: Geographically flexible and willing to relocate

Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to job applicants with disabilities.