Position Title: Potato Storage Intern - Burley, ID - Summer 2025 

Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Burley 

Requisition ID: 33173 

 

 

Potatoes, French Fries, and tater tots—you love them; we make them. In fact, we make 1 / 3 of the world's frozen potato products, and if you have eaten fries this week, chances are, they were ours.

 

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 memberWork with and learn from passionate leadersOur core values - Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality - shine through every day in everything we doYour 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 Intern to join us for five months. We are seeking for this individual to start in January 2025 and continue through May.

 

This position will ideally be based in our Burley, ID location, which is in the largest potato-growing region in North America. The position may require travel to any of our other growing regions and does require travel to the various field office locations and processing plants in North America. Travel will also be expected to regional potato conferences and grower meetings. A valid passport is a requirement for this position. 

 

This internship will be 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 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 manufacturingTo work with the new technology in a hands-on setting within potato storagesTo visit the two North America locations of the Field Office and trial the new technology within numerous storage structuresEvaluate the technology and analyze the data from the storage trialsBased upon the outcomes of the trials, provide a recommendation for the new technology

 

What You Need to Be Successful

Prior potato storage experience is preferredCurrently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in a related area required Have a preliminary understanding of Data Warehousing methodologiesHaving 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.

 

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.  As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. 
 
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 meet your needs.
 
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Job Family: Student & Graduates; Agriculture      
Division: NA Ag Strategy 
Department: ​NA Research Farm and Variety Development ​
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 

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.