Exploring Ag Agronomy Intern Southern

Insight FS; Brodhead (WI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

InsightFS is seeking an Agronomy Operations intern to learn the fundamentals of the system and the agronomy industry under location management. The role provides hands‑on experience in field operations and will train the intern in core processes while preparing for a future career.

The internship includes assisting with facility and equipment maintenance, visiting locations and customers, operating field research tools, applying crop nutrition and crop protection products, and developing skills

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a degree or certification from a community college, technical college or university and in good academic standing at time internship begins.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and strong communication skills.
• Ability to travel independently and lift heavy objects as needed.

Responsibilities

• 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 for scouting.
• Apply crop nutrition and crop protection products.
• Gain understanding and experience with ordering, receiving, and inventory control.

Skills

Ability To Work Independently

Communication

Customer Focus

Decision Making

Education

Pursuing degree/certification

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

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...

We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities.