Exploring Agriculture Operations Intern - New Berlin, IL

Prairieland FS, Inc.; New Berlin (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairieland FS, Inc. in New Berlin, IL is offering an Exploring Agriculture Agronomy Operations Intern position. The internship provides hands-on experience in agronomy operations, equipment maintenance, and building professional relationships with FS locations and customers.

You will operate field research and crop monitoring equipment, assist with maintenance, and gain exposure to ordering and inventory practices while learning the foundation of the system and industry for a future career.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a degree or certification and in good academic standing.
• Must obtain CDL and commercial applicator's license with required endorsements, a satisfactory driving record, and a valid medical card.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently.
• Demonstrates essential abilities, including communication, customer focus, decision-making, and skill development.

Responsibilities

• Operate field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting.
• Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Visit FS locations and customers building professional relationships.

Skills

Communication

Customer focus

Decision making

Skill development

Education

Pursuing degree or certification

CDL and commercial applicator’s license

Tools

CDL license

Job description

Exploring Agriculture Agronomy Operations Intern - New Berlin, IL - Prairieland FS, Inc.

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy‑related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

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 the 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 be in good academic standing at the time the internship begins.
• Must be able to obtain a CDL and commercial applicator's license with required endorsements, a satisfactory driving record, and a 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, which may include education on GROWMARK's policies and procedures and additional training related to the position's requirements.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operate field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting.
• Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Visit FS locations and customers building professional relationships.

What You Bring To The Table

• You are pursuing a degree or certification from a community college, technical college, or university
• You are in good academic standing

What We Bring To The Table

• We value relationships and people first and foremost
• We are a company that is committed to being an innovation leader in the agriculture industry
• We emphasize sustainability practices and stewardship of our resources
• We enjoy access to in-house training and leadership development opportunities

What You Didn't Know About Us

Bringing You What's Next. We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.