Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

The Summer Industrial Operations Intern will gain invaluable exposure and hands-on experience during this 12-16 week paid internship at one of our biofuels or grains and oilseeds facilities, which will occur spring/summer 2025. As an Industrial Intern you will apply your academic learning and problem-solving skills to real-world challenges while collaborating and building relationships with experts in the industry.

LDC Industrial Interns will contribute to the success of their assigned facility by contributing to challenging and impactful projects. Project topics will be variable but can include assisting with planning and execution of shutdowns, planning and preparing for CapEx projects, and/or environmental projects. A capstone presentation is given to Industrial Leadership at the conclusion of the internship.

We are looking for:

• Must be currently pursuing Bachelor's degree in: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Safety, Agriculture Mechanization, Agriculture Systems Technology, or Agricultural Engineering. Atleast 1st year must be completed (2 semesters) in order to be eligible to apply.
• Prior internship or work experience in manufacturing and/or industrial work location.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Individuals who possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing tasks.
• Passionate about the agriculture industry.
• Comfortable working in an industrial environment, required to work at heights, in confined spaces, varying temperatures and environments, etc. Personal Protective Equipment is provided & required.

Qualifications

• Must be available for 12-week assignment.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Must be willing to relocate to Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada as necessary.

Additional Information

Additional Information for the job

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including extended health care and dental coverage, employee and family assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage

- Retirement Savings Plan with Employer contributions and matching

- Paid vacation, paid sick time and paid statutory holidays

Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us