Feed Mill Intern

Kanza Coop; Pratt (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Professional development opportunities

Hands-on experience

Job summary

Kanza Cooperative Association is offering a paid, full-time summer internship as a Feed Mill Intern in Pratt, Kansas. The role provides hands-on experience in feed production, mill operations, customer service, safety, and cooperative business practices for aspiring agricultural professionals.

The position emphasizes mentorship from experienced practitioners and opportunities to explore careers in feed, operations, and cooperative business within the industry.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a 2-year or 4-year degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Feed Science, Agribusiness, or related field.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a feed mill environment with dust, noise, moving equipment, and variable temperatures.
• Lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily feed mill operations, production, and customer service.
• Support feed mill staff with mixing, packaging, loading, unloading, and product handling.
• Help handle feed, grain, ingredients, and related products safely and efficiently.
• Learn basic inventory practices, equipment procedures, and feed mill safety expectations.
• Participate in training, professional development, and hands-on learning opportunities.
• Work with experienced feed mill professionals to gain practical agricultural industry experience.

Skills

Work ethic

Willingness to learn

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

Agriculture or related field

Job description

Description

Kanza Cooperative Association is hiring a Feed Mill Intern for a paid, full-time summer internship in Pratt, Kansas. This role gives students hands‑on experience in feed production, mill operations, customer service, safety, and cooperative business practices while building practical skills for a career in agriculture.

Requirements

What You'll Do

• Assist with daily feed mill operations, production, and customer service.
• Support feed mill staff with mixing, packaging, loading, unloading, and product handling.
• Help handle feed, grain, ingredients, and related products in a safe and efficient manner.
• Learn basic inventory practices, equipment procedures, and feed mill safety expectations.
• Participate in training, professional development, and hands‑on learning opportunities.
• Work with experienced feed mill professionals to gain practical agricultural industry experience.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a 2-year or 4-year degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Feed Science, Ag Business, or a related field.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a feed mill environment with dust, noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
• Previous agricultural, feed mill, farm, or customer service experience is helpful but not required.

Why Join Kanza?

• Paid, full-time summer internship experience.
• Hands‑on exposure to feed mill, customer service, and cooperative operations.
• Mentorship from experienced agricultural industry professionals.
• Opportunity to explore career paths in agriculture, feed, operations, and cooperative business.
• Networking and professional development opportunities with Kanza Cooperative.

Location:

Pratt, Kansas