Exploring Ag Agronomy Intern Southwest

Insight FS; Town of Darlington (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight FS in Wisconsin seeks a Field Inspector to perform regular inspections of customer crop fields, monitor health, and support agronomy services. The role uses IPM techniques and GPS to identify threats and prepares detailed reports.

You will drive to field locations, attend trainings, and assist with agricultural retail duties as needed. A high school diploma and valid driver's license are required, with the ability to lift 51–70 pounds and work in varying weather.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; basic understanding of production agriculture.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record; ability to travel independently.
• Ability to lift 51–70 pounds and perform field inspections in various weather.

Responsibilities

• Inspect customer fields and monitor crop health using IPM and GPS.
• Prepare inspection reports and share findings with agronomy specialist and customers.
• Drive company vehicle to field locations and maintain equipment.
• Attend technical trainings and assist with additional retail operations.

Skills

Agronomy field experience

Customer service

Communication skills

GPS technology

IPM knowledge

Driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS technology

IPM techniques

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

InsightFS is headquartered in Jefferson, Wisconsin with 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

Performs Regular inspections of customer crop fields to monitor crop health and ongoing conditions and assists with general agronomy functions. Provides inspection reports and customer service in a timely and accurate manner to increase customer satisfaction and maintain the reputation and profitability of the organization.

Essential Job Functions

• Hands-on experience in agronomy field and operations.
• Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Drive company vehicle to designated customer crop field locations.
• Inspect fields using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques and GPS technology to identify weeds, insects, diseases, and other yield limiting threats.
• Documents and/or photographs all findings, completes inspection reports, and provides reports to agronomy specialist and customers.
• Discusses results with both the agronomy specialist and customers to answer additional questions and add value to the service.
• Attends scheduled technical training sessions and meetings.
• Assists with additional agricultural retail operational duties as time allows.

Other Job Functions

• Supports and contributes to total company goals and objectives through collaboration efforts.
• Responsible for operating and maintaining the assigned vehicle according to company standards, adheres to the uniform policy, and maintains the appropriate professional image.
• 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

Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof and possess a basic understanding of production agriculture. Must be at least 18 Years of Age. Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, a satisfactory driving record, and the ability to travel independently as needed. Occasionally exposed or required to work in extreme weather conditions. (hot, cold, wet, etc.) Frequently required to lift 51-70 pounds as needed.

Must be able to walk crop fields and conduct visual inspections of...

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