Ag Operations Internship: Hands-On Summer 2027

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

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