Post Harvest Cooler Co-op

About this Job:  

We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in bringing plant potential to life by delivering the finest quality products for our customers. To support that challenge, the Syngenta Flowers team is currently seeking a Post-Harvest Intern to join our team in Alva, FL. You will lead Cooler Department activities such as coordination of critical harvest and stick processes, database and inventory management, URC Quality Control, and process improvement. You will apply your academic background in an industry setting and gain experience managing all stages of URC production from harvest to shipping. 

As an intern at Syngenta, you have the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, and work on real projects finding real solutions. Work with us and you’ll get:  

• Competitive wages  
• Ongoing career development resources   
• The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems 
• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and offers flexible work options to meet both your work and personal needs 

Estimated Duration: January 2023-August/September 2023  

You will: 

• Be responsible for the planning and the execution of the cooler harvest storage, organization, discards, and problem diagnostics.  
• Manage the orders download, packing, and delivery processes.  
• Generate ideas and conduct pilot studies to improve processes. 
• Support all international and domestic regulatory requirements. 
• Have an opportunity to work cross-functionally with all Department leaders, enhancing your professional development and network. 
• Follow all Company safety procedures and recommendations and promote environmentally sustainable solutions. 

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs. Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.

What you must have: 

• A High School diploma or equivalent 
• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Biology, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Crop Protection, Business, Agriculture, Computer Science, or other relevant subjects with a minimum GPA of 2.75 
• A valid Driver's License 

What you might also contribute to the team: 

• Communication-The ability to communicate information well (both written and spoken) is highly desired 
• Detail Oriented-All procedures and policies must be understood and followed 
• Strong problem-solving skills and creative thinking 
• Autonomous-An independent individual who is self-motivating and needs little supervision 
• Previous internship and/or co-op experience related to Agriculture is preferred but not required 
• Familiarity with working on a farm is preferred but not required 
• Confidence- Not afraid to ask bold questions and be curious 
• Eagerness to learn and grow in the role 

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