Position Title: Potato Storage Drone Support

Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time

Position Location: Plover

Requisition ID: 38172

At McCain Foods, we know the importance that food plays in people's lives—the power it has to uplift and bring people, families, businesses, and communities together. Guided by our purpose to bring enjoyment to people's lives through great-tasting food, we believe that working together with our teams, business, and community partners will bring sustainable growth and positive change—today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.

As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in over 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do.

Students like you are important to us. We aim to hire the best and brightest co-op students and interns, with the goal of having you join us as full-time employees upon graduation. Our ideal student candidate is passionate, collaborative, willing to learn, and takes initiative.

Why Join the McCain family?

You aren't "just a student" at McCain; you will be treated like any other team member

Work with and learn from passionate leaders

Our core values - Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality - shine through every day in everything we do

Your experience at McCain is what you make of it - ask questions, network, and take advantage of the opportunity to learn from our professionals

Position Summary

We are looking for a Potato Storage Co-op / Intern to join us for five months. We are seeking for this individual to start in October 2025 and continue through May.

This position will ideally be based in our Plover, WI location. The position may require travel to any of our other growing regions.

This position may require travel to the various field office locations and processing plants in North America. A valid passport is a requirement. Travel will also be expected to regional potato conferences and grower meetings.

This internship will have two projects. One will be that the intern is responsible for the start-up of new sensor technology in potato storage, which will help our business be proactive and prepare for business contingencies in potato storage. The position will require the person to utilize the technology within potato storages and to analyze the data from that technology. In addition, the intern will evaluate previously trialed technology, also analyzing that data collection. The second project deals with McCain’s new varieties in storage trial. The intern will be responsible for the sample collection, drop-off for analysis, and data entry into the company spreadsheet.

The Team

This position will work with a variety of team members across McCain, as each region has a horizontal team to work with and learn from. This role will work closely with the three members of the storage team: one located in Idaho, one located in Wisconsin, and the Storage Agronomy Manager for North America, who directly manages this position. This role will also gain experience working with the vendor for our technology team.

What You Will Be Working On

Collaborate with cross-functional teams in potato storage, agricultural and manufacturing

To work with the new technology in a hands-on setting within potato storages

To visit the two NA locations of the Field Office and trial the new technology within numerous storage structures

Evaluate the technology and analyze the data from the storage trials

Based upon the outcomes of the trials, provide a recommendation for the new technology

What You Need to Be Successful

Prior potato storage experience is preferred

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in a related area

Have a preliminary understanding of Data Warehousing methodologies

Having a willingness to learn new technologies and processes.

Excellent verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills.

Be an effective, collaborative team member.

What You Can Expect From Us

A supportive team that will encourage you to be and do your best.

A safe and flexible working environment that promotes work/life balance.

The opportunity to be part of meaningful work and projects.

The opportunity to be part of our student community and connect with students across North America.

Compensation Package: $37,800.00 - $44,500.00 1.00

Benefits:

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), pleaselet us knowand we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

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Job Family: Agriculture
Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Plover

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.

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