2026 - Field Representative Intern - Manito, IL

Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States.  Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,400 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby’s®, Aunt Nellie’s®, READ®, Seneca Farms®, Green Valley®, Green Giant (Shelf-Stable)®, CherryMan®, Paradise®, Pennant®, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements.

Field Representative Intern

Seneca Foods in Cumberland, WI is currently seeking a Seasonal Crop Scout Internship to join our team for the 2026 summer production season. 

This internship will gain hands-on industry experience working with our location management team during our busy production season.

Wage range based on skills, abilities, and experience from $18.00 to $19.00 per hour. 

Responsibilities:

• Data collection, data entry and data evaluation.
• Monitors planting operation to assure proper seed beds are maintained.
• Maintains all applicable records related to contracting and consulting.
• Assists in training of the seasonal work force to ensure the production operating objectives are met.
• Executes the departments safety program.
• Monitors growers' fields for crop production, weed growth & pest infestation.
• Develops a relationship with owners of leased land, equipment dealers, material suppliers, growers, and community to ensure the best interests are realized.
• Other duties as assigned

 Qualifications:

• Agricultural Experience
• Majors in Agriculture preferred
• Must have good attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness and ability to work and function in a team environment
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work long hours (7 days a week 10-12 hrs/day)
• Computer skills (Microsoft office software)
• Valid driver’s license
• Season runs approximately April through September
• Location for the internship:
  • One Intern for Manito, IL

Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at ADA@senecafoods.com or call 585-495-4100.