Agricultural Internship - Summer 2026 (38597) bei McCain Foods USA, Inc.
McCain Foods USA, Inc. · Boise, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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Career Opportunities: Agricultural Internship - Summer 2026 (38597)
Position Title: Agricultural Internship - Summer 2026 - NA
Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time
Position Location: [[cust_locationName]]
Grade: [[cust_payGrade]]
Requisition ID: 38597
Agricultural Internship.
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role.
We are looking for an Agricultural Intern to join us for 4 months, starting in May 2025. The position is part of the agricultural team and will work in the Burley, ID field locations.
During assignments, the intern will be exposed to grower relations, crop monitoring and intelligence, raw product alignment, cost of production, research and applied science and extension activities, including agronomy and sustainability, and the general operation of a commercial agriculture department.
The intern will be exposed to McCain manufacturing operations and will have the opportunity to complete a series of in-house training modules that are part of a broader McCain Agriculture training program.
Upon completing the internship and a diploma or degree in an agriculture field, the intern would be a step ahead of other candidates considered for full-time employment within McCain Foods LTD.
It is essential that the trainee spend time in the internship program to see and experience the local practices. Interaction with agronomy, field, and production staff members will prove invaluable.
It will also allow the intern to see firsthand how McCain’s potatoes are produced and processed into finished products for our customers. This program will enable the intern to tailor their final year(s) in their diploma/degree program to enhance their knowledge further.
There is so much to learn and grow in, and we love teaching you what we do!
What you’ll be doing.
The Intern is the support position at the local office to research and analyze data to improve crop management in the area. Work is planned and conducted under the Agronomist's guidance and with the Department Manager's advice. Projects may include the following:
- Agriculture economics: You will participate in researching and analyzing local production data and observe the process of managing local raw supply.
- Agriculture production – you can deepen your knowledge of potato production and monitor crop status.
- Agriculture research: Under the supervision and direction of the company agronomist, you will design, collect, and analyze data on projects relevant to the company’s future, including sustainability and production improvement. You will also participate in extension work promoting new techniques and best-growing practices.
- Sustainability—Learn and contribute to McCain’s sustainability goals of reducing carbon emissions and improving the regenerative agriculture practices of our potato growers.
In addition, you will:
- Promote relations between the company and growers through periodic farm and storage visits
- Track and evaluate potato varieties and their performance in the factory
- Assist in developing research needed to determine best agricultural practices
- Investigate pest/disease management practices in the local area
- Statistical evaluation to identify best practices and data trends
- Monitor and analyze internal raw product inspection procedures
- Educate local growers on new field production and storage management techniques through written material, field demonstrations, tours, seminars, and workshops
- Assist in collecting and analyzing the grower field and/or bin sampling program
- Analyze cost of production
What you’ll need to be successful.
- College Junior/Senior majoring in Ag Science, Plant Science, Ag Business, Ag Economics, or a closely related discipline
- Knowledge of farm practices and vegetable production is desirable but not necessary
- Basic to Intermediate skills in word processing, spreadsheet, data management, and presentation preparations. Statistical computer applications are preferred
- Communication skills – must be able to speak effectively both to individuals as well as to groups, making short presentations in group settings, familiar with video conferencing
- Must be able to write routine correspondence and reports to a variety of audiences
- A valid driver’s license, comfortable flying/driving long distances
- Work outside in different weather conditions under the sun and in a variety of temperatures
- Occasionally requires substantial physical effort and working in awkward positions
About the team.
The agricultural team provides a supportive team that will encourage you to be and do your best and a safe and flexible working environment that promotes work/life balance. Working with the McCain team you will be a part of meaningful work and projects and have the opportunity to be part of our student community to connect with students across North America. There is so much to learn and grow in, and we love teaching you what we do!
About McCain.
Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.
Leadership principles.
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.
Compensation Package: $23.00 - $26.00 USD hourly wage equivalent, paid as a non-exempt salary.
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs.
Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Due to the duration of this role, you will not be eligible for traditional benefits through our programs. McCain's early careers programming offers a multitude of learning experiences aimed at advancing your career in the future.
Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.
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), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. You can understand how your personal information is being handled here.
Job Family: Agriculture
Division: [[division_obj]]
Department: [[department_obj]]
Location(s): US - United States of America : Idaho : Boise
US - United States of America : Idaho : Burley
US - United States of America : Idaho : Fruitland
US - United States of America : Idaho : Nampa
US - United States of America : Washington : Othello
US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Appleton
US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Fort Atkinson
US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Milwaukee
US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Plover
US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Rice Lake
US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Wisconsin Rapids
Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.
Position Title: Agricultural Internship - Summer 2026 - NA
Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time
Position Location: [[cust_locationName]]
Grade: [[cust_payGrade]]
Requisition ID: 38597
Agricultural Internship.
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role.
We are looking for an Agricultural Intern to join us for 4 months, starting in May 2025. The position is part of the agricultural team and will work in the Burley, ID field locations.
During assignments, the intern will be exposed to grower relations, crop monitoring and intelligence, raw product alignment, cost of production, research and applied science and extension activities, including agronomy and sustainability, and the general operation of a commercial agriculture department.
The intern will be exposed to McCain manufacturing operations and will have the opportunity to complete a series of in-house training modules that are part of a broader McCain Agriculture training program.
Upon completing the internship and a diploma or degree in an agriculture field, the intern would be a step ahead of other candidates considered for full-time employment within McCain Foods LTD.
It is essential that the trainee spend time in the internship program to see and experience the local practices. Interaction with agronomy, field, and production staff members will prove invaluable.
It will also allow the intern to see firsthand how McCain’s potatoes are produced and processed into finished products for our customers. This program will enable the intern to tailor their final year(s) in their diploma/degree program to enhance their knowledge further.
There is so much to learn and grow in, and we love teaching you what we do!
What you’ll be doing.
The Intern is the support position at the local office to research and analyze data to improve crop management in the area. Work is planned and conducted under the Agronomist's guidance and with the Department Manager's advice. Projects may include the following:
- Agriculture economics: You will participate in researching and analyzing local production data and observe the process of managing local raw supply.
- Agriculture production – you can deepen your knowledge of potato production and monitor crop status.
- Agriculture research: Under the supervision and direction of the company agronomist, you will design, collect, and analyze data on projects relevant to the company’s future, including sustainability and production improvement. You will also participate in extension work promoting new techniques and best-growing practices.
- Sustainability—Learn and contribute to McCain’s sustainability goals of reducing carbon emissions and improving the regenerative agriculture practices of our potato growers.
In addition, you will:
- Promote relations between the company and growers through periodic farm and storage visits
- Track and evaluate potato varieties and their performance in the factory
- Assist in developing research needed to determine best agricultural practices
- Investigate pest/disease management practices in the local area
- Statistical evaluation to identify best practices and data trends
- Monitor and analyze internal raw product inspection procedures
- Educate local growers on new field production and storage management techniques through written material, field demonstrations, tours, seminars, and workshops
- Assist in collecting and analyzing the grower field and/or bin sampling program
- Analyze cost of production
What you’ll need to be successful.
- College Junior/Senior majoring in Ag Science, Plant Science, Ag Business, Ag Economics, or a closely related discipline
- Knowledge of farm practices and vegetable production is desirable but not necessary
- Basic to Intermediate skills in word processing, spreadsheet, data management, and presentation preparations. Statistical computer applications are preferred
- Communication skills – must be able to speak effectively both to individuals as well as to groups, making short presentations in group settings, familiar with video conferencing
- Must be able to write routine correspondence and reports to a variety of audiences
- A valid driver’s license, comfortable flying/driving long distances
- Work outside in different weather conditions under the sun and in a variety of temperatures
- Occasionally requires substantial physical effort and working in awkward positions
About the team.
The agricultural team provides a supportive team that will encourage you to be and do your best and a safe and flexible working environment that promotes work/life balance. Working with the McCain team you will be a part of meaningful work and projects and have the opportunity to be part of our student community to connect with students across North America. There is so much to learn and grow in, and we love teaching you what we do!
About McCain.
Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.
Leadership principles.
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.
Compensation Package: $23.00 - $26.00 USD hourly wage equivalent, paid as a non-exempt salary.
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs.
Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Due to the duration of this role, you will not be eligible for traditional benefits through our programs. McCain's early careers programming offers a multitude of learning experiences aimed at advancing your career in the future.
Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.
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), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. You can understand how your personal information is being handled here.
Job Family: Agriculture
Division: [[division_obj]]
Department: [[department_obj]]
Location(s): US - United States of America : Idaho : Boise
US - United States of America : Idaho : Burley
US - United States of America : Idaho : Fruitland
US - United States of America : Idaho : Nampa
US - United States of America : Washington : Othello
US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Appleton
US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Fort Atkinson
US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Milwaukee
US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Plover
US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Rice Lake
US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Wisconsin Rapids
Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.
