Agricultural Services Intern

Job Summary

Internships are availalbe only to Junior or Senior standing, Master's, or PhD students enrolled in an accredited college program.

ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston is North America's premier supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer and vegetable products, serving both the foodservice and retail industries.

This is your opportunity to be part of a strong company on the rise. Put your education and skills to work on a great team, contributing to the achievement of the organization's goals and objectives, and developing competencies in a number of agricultural areas. Take responsibility, drive results, show creativity, and display initiative ? and be rewarded for your achievements.

Internships may be available in: Richland, WA, Pasco, WA, Kennewick, WA, Warden, WA, Quincy, WA, Connell, WA, Boardman, OR, Hermiston, OR, American Falls, ID, and Twin Falls, ID.

INTERNSHIP INFORMATION:
* 10-week paid internship, June - August, 2012 (relocation stipend available to those that qualify)

* Individual intern projects will be assigned and a final presentation made at conclusion of internship

* Interns will attend organized social events throughout the summer

Position Responsibilities

The internship will consist of:

* Intern will be assigned a skilled mentor for the duration of internship. The Mentor will ensure training modules are completed and do a weekly review to assess progress, provide mentoring, and answer questions.

* Spend time with the raw potato grading crew learning potato grading

* Hands on experience in at least one area of the Agriculture Services Organization: Agronomy, Partner Grower - Farming, and Procurement:

Agronomy
? Understanding the science behind plant physiology and how the environment affects quality and yield

Partner Grower - Farming
? Understanding the budgetary process and learning the cultural practices that will affect quality and yield

Procurement
? Understanding the quality attributes and how they affect plant efficiencies and raw product costs. Understanding the fundamentals of storing potatoes and utilizing raw as a mix

Position Qualifications

* Junior/Senior, Master's or PhD standing student in an accredited college program pursuing a degree in
Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Science, or related field

* Willingness to work at any of our plant locations for the summer