Are you a self-starter and have an interest in pursuing a career in the agricultural industry? Would you like to experience being part of a team that successfully develops vegetable varieties? If so, apply for this Farm Assistant internship at our location in Salinas, California.
The vacancy for Farm Assistant Internship at Rijk Zwaan USA
Duties include setting up large general value trials. Which involves assisting with mapping out, measuring, staking, cleaning, evaluating, cutting, transplanting and providing feedback on all trials. In addition, you are also responsible for watering and de-heading iceberg and collecting/cleaning harvested seed. Driving a tractor, manage irrigation, spray/hoe weeds, and perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Farm or Warehouse Manager.
We are seeking the following for the position:
- Pursuing a university degree in agriculture or related field
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and with others
Interested?
Send your resume by applying to https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=2341991.
You can address your cover letter to Loretta Brown, Office Manager.
About Rijk Zwaan
Rijk Zwaan is an international family company with a people-oriented culture. Rijk Zwaan is right at the start of the food chain. We develop vegetable varieties and sell the seeds produced from them globally. We take great pride in contributing to the health and well-being of people all over the world. Rijk Zwaan currently employs over 2,800 people in over 30 countries. Our most important focus is the growth for our people: we give you every opportunity to use your own initiative and achieve your full potential. Working with colleagues to produce the best and tastiest vegetables. Reinforcing, helping and inspiring one another. We continuously strive to work together towards a healthy future.