Agronomy Intern

Cooperative Farmers Elevator; Rock Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooperative Farmers Elevator in Rock Rapids, IA is seeking an Agronomy Intern to gain hands-on experience alongside the Sales and Agronomy teams. You will participate in agronomy sales, field scouting, ag fairs, and customer interactions.

This internship offers exposure to crop protection products, seeds, and services, plus training from industry experts and a pathway into the cooperative system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• Basic math skills required.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Ability to work long seasonal hours.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and quality.
• Customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Agronomists with grower's crop protection chemicals, seed or other agronomy products and/or services.
• Field scouting and crop inspection activities.
• Support Agronomy and Sales with customer interactions and agronomy projects.
• Organize seed pallets and inventory; maintain orderly work areas.
• Contribute ideas to sustainability initiatives and safe operating practices.
• Report any safety concerns or equipment issues to supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Basic math skills

Attention to detail

Legally able to work in US

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Description

Work with Sales and Agronomy department to gain an educational experience with opportunities in multiple facets of agronomy including agronomy sales, field scouting, ag fairs, and customer interactions.

Requirements

Agronomy Intern

• Be a part of our innovative Agronomy team
• Play a crucial role in helping to feed the world
• Contribute your ideas to our sustainability in agriculture mission
• Gain knowledge from industry experts
• Learn the ins and outs of the cooperative system
• Assisting Agronomists with grower's crop protection chemicals, seed or other agronomy products and/or services
• Field scouting
• Sort seed on pallets, organize and inventory

Reporting

• Inform your supervisor of discrepancies in your reports as soon as you are aware of them
• Inform your supervisor of potential problems or potential new business opportunities directly or indirectly related to your department
• Report any unsafe equipment or working conditions to your supervisor
• Report any needed repairs or special maintenance to your supervisor immediately

Safety and Compliance

• Uphold cooperative policies
• Follow and comply with all laws and regulations both State and Federal
• Attend employee safety meetings, etc. held as required or scheduled in conjunction with Safety Director or location

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned by management
• Collaboratively work with location, departmental personnel
• Attitude consistently mirrors the company image and promotes fellow employee teamwork
• Present a professional image through words, actions, and personal appearance

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic math skills
• Ability to work long seasonal hours and in seasonal environments
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time and demonstrate good attention to detail
• Detailed oriented to provide accurate and consistent work
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Valid driver's license

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in basic qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.