Ag Operations Intern - Various US Locations

ADM; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LinkedIn Learning

Mentoring programs

Employee Resource Groups

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development sessions

Networking with ADM leaders

Future internship/full-time potential

Job summary

ADM’s Ag Operations Internship Summer 2027 offers hands-on learning across North American grain facilities, with a 12-week schedule from mid-May to early August 2027. You will gain exposure to facility operations, management and ADM's supply chain, preparing for potential full-time opportunities.

Participants engage in daily grain handling, quality testing, inventory controls and safety programs, while learning from across the organization and building professional skills for a career in

Qualifications

• Pursuing a four-year degree with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and summer 2029.
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.8.
• Must have reliable transportation to the assigned location.
• Willingness to relocate to a North American ADM location.
• Available for a 12-week internship from mid-May to early August 2027.
• Background check required for internship consideration.
• ADM cannot sponsor work visas for this position.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects for Summer 2027 with school-year supervision.
• Understand daily grain receiving, handling, storage, and shipping activities.
• Record grain grades, quantities, and weigh inbound/outbound trucks.
• Collect, test, and document grain samples for quality and moisture.
• Support operation and routine maintenance of grain handling equipment.
• Monitor storage conditions to maintain grain quality.
• Manage grain inventory levels and prepare reports.
• Assist with OSHA, FDA and ADM safety standards compliance.
• Participate in facility housekeeping for safe operations.
• Shadow colleagues to learn people management and logistics.
• Support seasonal peak activities like harvest and rail/barge loading.
• Identify process improvements to boost efficiency.
• Participate in safety meetings, trainings, and operations briefings.

Skills

Pursuing 4-year degree

GPA 2.8

Reliable transportation

Willing to relocate

12-week availability

Background check

Work visa sponsorship denial

Education

Pursuing a four-year degree

Job description

Job Description

Ag Operations Internship Summer 2027- Various US Locations

Launch Your Career with ADM’s Summer Internship Program

Gain meaningful, hands‑on experience during a rewarding 12-week internship at one of ADM’s North American locations. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the business, develop practical skills and contribute to projects that support real business needs.

Why ADM?

• Join an award-winning early career program designed to help students build professional skills, explore career interests and gain exposure to ADM’s business and culture.
• Work for a global leader connecting farmers, customers and consumers through an extensive agricultural supply chain.
• Gain meaningful experience with a company focused on innovation, sustainability and strengthening the global food system.
• Build connections with colleagues, mentors and fellow interns across ADM.

Learn more about Early Careers at ADM.

Internship Program Requirements

• Education: Currently pursuing a four-year degree with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and summer 2029.
• Academic performance: Minimum overall GPA of 2.8.
• Transportation: Must have reliable transportation to and from the assigned work location.
• Geographic flexibility: Willingness to relocate to an ADM location in North America.
• Availability: Must be available for a 12-week internship from mid-May through early August 2027.
• Background check: Successful completion of a background check is required.
• Work authorization: ADM is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Professional Development and Internship Benefits

During your internship, you will have opportunities to:

• Expand your skills through LinkedIn Learning courses, language training and mentoring programs.
• Participate in Employee Resource Groups that promote connection, support and professional growth.
• Access ADM’s Employee Assistance Program for resources supporting personal and professional well‑being.
• Attend professional development sessions focused on career readiness, networking, personal branding and building a professional digital presence.
• Connect with ADM leaders, colleagues and fellow interns across the organization.
• Be considered for a future internship or full‑time opportunity based on performance and business needs.

Job Summary

Our Ag Operations Interns have the opportunity to experience and learn the day to day operations of grain facilities across the US, including facility management, people management, scheduling, grain management and other key skills necessary to make sure our assets are well‑managed and safe for all ADM colleagues and contractors. Grain facilities at ADM can consist of many components, including truck, rail and river transport, large grain storage capacity and the ability to move large amounts of grain to other ADM sites or other destinations in North America or around the world. ADM’s grain elevators are the first stop for local farmers and a key part of ADM’s supply chain network – getting grain to where it needs to go.

You will gain firsthand exposure to leadership, equipment troubleshooting and dealing with the myriad of challenges in a facility that operates around the clock, 365 days a year. This experience offers hands‑on knowledge of grain operations processes, products, and employees in the real word of manufacturing at ADM. Our program promotes the development of students while providing a training ground for potential future employees.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects for Summer 2027, with assistance from facility superintendent and other elevator colleagues.
• Understand daily grain receiving, handling, storage, and shipping activities.
• Understand grain inbound and outbound processes: weigh inbound and outbound trucks and record grain grades/quantities.
• Understand collection, testing, and documentation of grain samples for quality, moisture, and foreign material.
• Support the operation and routine maintenance of grain handling equipment (conveyors, dryers, elevators, scales).
• Learn to monitor grain storage conditions (temperature, aeration, pest control) to maintain quality.
• Understanding of how to manage grain inventory levels and prepare accurate records/reports.
• Learn and support compliance with OSHA, FDA, and other ADM safety standards.
• Participate in facility housekeeping to maintain safe and efficient working conditions.
• Shadow elevator and commercial colleagues to gain exposure to people management, logistics, merchandising, and facility operations.
• Support seasonal peak activities (e.g., harvest, loading rail cars, barge loading).
• Assist in identifying process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Participate in and/or lead safety meetings, training sessions, and ops briefings.

Complete additional duties based on the needs of the assigned location.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$23 - $25 hourly rate is dependent on graduation date

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non‑conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.