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Seasonal Field Scout/Sampler - Interns welcome

CompanyLakeside Foods
LocationPlainview
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 19, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Field samplers are responsible for visiting harvesting sites between mid-June and mid-October to conduct population counts, identify weeds, insects, and diseases, and pretest products for harvest timing. This position also involves assisting with the assessment of field access driveways and mapping field locations for harvest.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$17 - $18
Company Size
625
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Lakeside Foods, Inc. is a premier producer and supplier of high-quality canned vegetables, frozen vegetables, frozen whipped topping and frozen appetizers for the retail, food service, and industrial sectors. Founded in 1887 as a small pea canning company in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Lakeside Foods has grown to 13 processing locations in three states, with nearly 1,000 employees year-round and more than 2,000 during seasonal production. We remain family owned and committed to working with local family farmers to grow our produce. We're focused on providing safe, quality food for our customers. Our processing facilities meet the highest level of food safety certification and are located near our crops, ensuring maximum freshness of our products from farm to table. What makes Lakeside unique compared to other employers in the industry and in the region? - We bring a long heritage and a commitment to continued growth. - We’re driven to work hard and create new products and offerings. - We’re committed to the communities where we operate. - We’re down to earth and approachable. - We treat employees like part of our family. - We’re friendly and welcoming – to our customers and to our employees.
About the Role

Lakeside Foods is a family-owned company providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food.  We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. And there’s a seat at the table for you. 

Do you like to work outdoors?  Then our field sampler position is the job for you.  From Mid-June to mid-October, our field samplers are responsible for visiting our harvesting sites to take population counts, identify weeds, insects and disease, as well as pretesting product from the field for harvest timing.

 

This position will also assist with assessment of field access driveways and mapping out field locations for harvest.

 

Prior experience not required. Must hold a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.

 

 

 Pay Range

           $16.50 - $18.00 per hour based on education and experience.

 

As a seasonal employee at Lakeside, we offer the following benefits:

  • ​A strong commitment to your safety & quality products
  • Low-cost migrant housing
  • Competitive wages with overtime pay
  • Various bonus opportunities
  • 401(k) option (self-contribution)
  • Scholarship opportunities for your qualifying children
  • Employee assistance program
  • Safety suggestion programs

 

Additional Benefits at the Plainview locations include:

  • Migrant Schooling for Children
  • Travel Reimbursement

Lakeside Foods welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. 

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Key Skills
Field SamplingPopulation CountsWeed IdentificationInsect IdentificationDisease IdentificationProduct PretestingHarvest Timing AssessmentField Access AssessmentField MappingDriving
Categories
AgricultureEnvironmental & SustainabilityScience & ResearchFood & Beverage
Benefits
Safety And Quality Products CommitmentLow-cost Migrant HousingCompetitive WagesOvertime PayVarious Bonus Opportunities401(k) OptionScholarship OpportunitiesEmployee Assistance ProgramSafety Suggestion ProgramsTravel Reimbursement
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