Exploring Ag Agronomy Intern

FS System; Town of Marshall (WI); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully Funded Pension

401(k) & Employer Match

HSA & Employer Contributions

Life Insurance

Disability

Identity Protection

Résumé du poste

Insight FS is seeking an Exploring Ag Agronomy Intern to learn the foundations of agronomy operations under location management in South Central Wisconsin. You will gain hands-on field experience, assist with equipment maintenance, and build professional relationships with customers.

The role involves operating crop monitoring equipment, applying crop nutrition and protection products, and learning ordering and inventory processes.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a degree or certification from a community college, technical college or university and in good academic standing at time the internship begins.
• Must be able to obtain a CDL and commercial applicator’s license with required endorsements, a satisfactory driving record, and valid medical card.

Responsabilités

• Hands-on experience in agronomy field and operations.
• Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Visit FS locations and customers building professional relationships.
• Operate field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting.
• Apply crop nutrition and crop protection products.
• Gain understanding and experience with ordering, receiving, and inventory control.

Connaissances

Communication

Customer focus

Decision making

Skill development

Formation

Pursuing degree/certification

Description du poste

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Exploring Ag Agronomy Intern - Insight FS - South Central, WI

Company: Insight FS

City: Marshall

State: WI

InsightFS is headquartered in Jefferson, Wisconsinwith 23 branches across the state and upper peninsula of Michigan. Insight FS has 430+ employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 50,000 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, agri-finance, precision agriculture, nutrient management, energy, feed, grain, and turf. InsightFS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Serves as the Agronomy Operations intern under the direction of location management, trains and assists with general Agronomy functions to learn the foundation of the system and industry prepare for future career.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Hands-on experience in agronomy field and operations.

Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair.

Visit FS locations and customers building professional relationships.

Operate field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting.

Apply crop nutrition and crop protection products.

Gain understanding and experience with ordering, receiving, and inventory control.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Must be pursuing a degree or certification from a community college, technical college or university and in good academic standing at time the internship begins.

Must have ability to obtain a CDL and commercials applicator’s license with required endorsements, a satisfactory driving record, and valid medical card.

Demonstrates ability to work independently.

Demonstrates essential abilities including communication, customer focus, decision making, and skill development.

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Must be able to travel independently and overnight when necessary.

Frequently required to lift 51-70 pounds as needed.

Frequently exposed and required to work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, wet, etc.), as well as working at various heights or elevated platforms.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

SECURING YOUR FUTURE, ONE BENEFIT AT A TIME.

Our benefits packages aredesigned to support every aspect of our employees’ well-being—from health plans to life insurance, robust retirement plans, and more.We provide benefits that meet their needs today while also ensuring a secure future.

Offerings may include, but are not limited to:

UNITED STATES:

• Fully Funded Pension*
• 401(k) & Employer Match
• HSA & Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Identity Protection

*The pension plan is subject to individual company participation. Those who do not participate in the pension plan enjoy a higher 401(k) employer match.

**Some benefits are subject to the hiring company.

CANADA:

• RRSP
• Life Insurance
• Disability

*Benefit eligibility may be dependent on employment type

Nearest Major Market: Madison
Job Segment: Scientific, Facilities, Engineering, Operations, Research