Feed Manufacturing Intern

New-Cooperative,-Inc.; Pomeroy (IA); On-site; USD 10,332,000 - 15,154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Company vehicle

Flexible time-off

Job summary

NEW Cooperative in Iowa is offering a summer Feed Manufacturing Intern position. You will work in one of our high-tech mills, studying production processes and operating computer-automated systems.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a 4-year degree in agriculture or milling sciences, enjoy problem-solving, and want hands-on learning. The internship includes mentorship, onboarding, project work, and exposure to feed team operations.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, leadership and time-management skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Pursuing a 4-year college degree in agriculture, precision ag/ag systems technology, or milling sciences.

Responsibilities

• Batch mixing and grinding using computer-automated equipment.
• Operate and regulate PLCs and desktop systems to monitor milling.
• Gather, deliver and implement data to drive company performance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance overview.
• Interpret and implement customer formulations and quality guidelines.
• Perform equipment maintenance.
• Schedule and track feed transportation fleet.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Driver's license

Education

4-year college degree in agriculture / milling sciences

Job description

At NEW Cooperative, we're committed to supporting agriculture, strengthening our communities, and investing in our people. As a farmer-owned cooperative, we provide meaningful career opportunities across operations, agronomy, grain, feed, energy, transportation, administration, technology, and corporate services.

Whether you're just beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find a team that values safety, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a difference every day.

Explore the position below to see how you can become part of the NEW Cooperative team.

Are you our next Feed Manufacturing Intern?

NEW Cooperative Feed Manufacturing Interns deep-dive into the operations of feed milling. You will work in one of our high-tech, commercial mills studying production processes, and working regularly with our computer-automated production systems. Ideal candidates are passionate about problem-solving, finding efficiencies, and working hands-on with technology.

Do you have a passion for grain, feed milling, and operating systems? Do you want to learn alongside industry leaders in a friendly and positive work environment?

If so, we want to talk to you.

NEW Cooperative is a leading agricultural cooperative providing innovative solutions and services to our customers in North, Central, and Western Iowa. We’re seeking the right individual to join our team as a summer feed manufacturing intern. You’ll deep-dive into the equipment and operations side of feed milling and production. You will cover our eleven high-tech, commercial mills and be responsible for providing solutions and information to our feed team, which may include:

• Batch mixing and grinding. Work with computer automated equipment to produce feed
• Operate and regulate computer systems. Work with PLC’s and desktop systems to manage and track the milling process
• Gather, deliver and implement data to drive company performance
• Regulatory compliance overview
• Interpret and implement customer-specified formulations and quality guidelines.
• Equipment maintenance
• Scheduling and trackingfeed transportation fleet.

NEW Cooperative is committed to providing the valuable learning experience that takes place in a successful internship. As part of your internship experience, you will be assigned a project(s) to plan and complete, which may include conducting research, interviews and testing ideas. This is your opportunity to learn hands‑on! The topic of the project will be determined based on your interests and available opportunities within the company. Other opportunities and experiences will also occur, which may include:

• Actively‑involved mentor
• Comprehensive company onboarding and safety training
• Internship‑specific training
• Job shadows with feed production, accounting, and transportation teams
• Networking with company and industry leaders
• Job shadows in other departments as desired, including grain, agronomy, energy, and accounting/finance
• Industry tours, field trips, and outings with fellow NEW interns
• Other learning opportunities as the season, time, and your interests allow

It is vitally important that you are team-oriented, hard working, and have strong communication, leadership and time‑management skills. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and should be working towards a 4‑year college degree in agriculture, precision ag/ag systems technology, and/or milling sciences. You do not need to have past feed mill experience, but you must have a strong willingness to learn throughout the summer!

Feed manufacturing interns can anticipate a competitive hourly wage with paid overtime. Previous feed interns at NEW have earned $7500-$11,000 during their internships! This position also offers competitive benefits, including:

• Not from the area? Ask about our housing assistance options!
• Access to company vehicle, as needed
• Reasonable time‑off requests accommodated

This is your opportunity to join the NEW Cooperative team and maximize your learning opportunities!

Employment contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screenings.

NEW Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.