Human Resources Intern

Position Title: Human Resources Intern

Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Othello

Grade: Scale 03_NONU

Requisition ID: 28790

Potatoes. French Fries. Taters. You love them, we make them. In fact, we make 1/3 of the world’s frozen potato products and if you have eaten fries this week, chances are, they were ours.

At McCain Foods, we know the importance that food plays in people's lives - the power it has to uplift and bring people, families, businesses and communities together. Guided by our purpose to bring enjoyment to people's lives through great tasting food, we believe that working together with our teams, business and community partners will bring sustainable growth and positive change - today, tomorrow and for generations to come.

As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in over 160 countries and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do.

Students like you are important to us.  We aim to hire the best and brightest co-op students and interns, with the goal of having you join us as full-time employees upon graduation.  Our ideal student candidate is passionate, collaborative, willing to learn and take initiative.

Why join the McCain family?

• You aren’t “just a student” at McCain, you will be treated like any other member of your team
• Work with and learn from passionate leaders
• Our core values – Family, Authentic, Trusted and Quality – shine through every day, in everything we do
• Your experience at McCain is what you make of it – ask questions, network, take advantage of the opportunity to learn from our professionals

Position Summary

We are looking for a Human Resources Intern to join us for a four month period, starting in May 2024. The position pays $20.00- $22.00 hourly. 

This position will be based onsite at our Othello, WA site.

The successful candidate will report into the HR Business Partner and partner closely with the HR Team and key business leaders as a key support for the implementation of our Dimensions Timekeeping Project, as well as provide front line support areas such as retention, recruitment, compensation, and employee relations.

The Team

As part of joining the Othello team, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly motivated and engaging environment while gain real experience, leveraging knowledge you learned from school and applying it to the industrial manufacturing world. You will have the opportunity to earn from the best and leverage your skills to make a real impact on our Food manufacturing facility.

Our internship programs are designed to help prepare you for your career. When you join the McCain Family, we are welcoming into our family, working with industry experts where we are committed to ensuring you are in an environment where it is safe to learn, develop and cultivate your skills. We are looking to help cultivating you so you can solve today’s challenges and be prepared in confidently solving global future challenges.

What You Will Be Working On

• Project lead for Dimensions implementation, including leading training sessions for front line leaders and employees.
• Provide key support to the HR Team in deploying programs related to Employee Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, and Community Relations
• Participate in change management HR projects, as defined.
• General administrative duties and other tasks as assigned

What You Will Learn

• HR Project Implementation experience and how to collaborate with key business stakeholders
• Gain insight into industrial manufacturing HR operations

What You Need to be Successful

• Enrolled in University/College program, ideally with a focus on Human Resources with an accredited institution.
• Must have proven history of safe work habits, promotion and adherence to company safe work rules and regulations.
• Results orientated, team player with demonstrated prioritization skills, as well as problem solving abilities.
• Tact and diplomacy - ensure professionalism when dealing with internal customers and outside vendors - ability to build strong relationships.
• Proficiency in MS office products.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, planning, and organizational skills as well as an ability to maintain confidentiality.

What You Can Expect From Us

• A supportive team that will encourage you to be and do your best
• A safe and flexible working environment that promotes work/life balance
• The opportunity to be part of meaningful work and projects
• The opportunity to be part of our student community, to connect with students across North America

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