Feed Operations Intern

Nebraska Ag Connection; Hastings (NE); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Ag Connection invites students pursuing an Animal Science or related field to join our team in Hastings for hands-on experience in farm supply operations. The role focuses on milling, loading, sales and office tasks, inventory controls, and accurate paperwork.

You will work across departments to understand company processes and customer service in a cooperative setting. Ideal candidates are in sophomore or junior year, maintain good academic standing, and hold a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in animal science or a related field and be in sophomore or junior year.
• Maintain good academic standing.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assist in milling operations and loading of feed products for customers.
• SupportSales and office operations and manage paperwork accurately.
• Assist in inventory management and delivery of products to customers.

Skills

Customer service

MS Office

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Education

Animal Science or related field (sophomore/junior)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Support CPI's Vision, Mission, and Core Values. Assist the Feed Division in operations. Gain \"in the field\" experience while learning the culture of CPI. Ensures compliance with CPI policies, regulations, procedures, and practices including all local, state, and federal laws.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* Provide a positive attitude, image, and safe culture to customers and peers through exceptional and courteous customer service.* Follow the safety guidelines and programs established by CPI.* Promote and support CPI's agronomy, energy, feed and grain programs. Work with various departments to gain an overall knowledge of company operations and processes. Gain a better understanding of the coop.* Is punctual, engaged, and willing to learn.* Attain knowledge in the following: + Milling operations of feed products for customers + Loading of feed products for customers + Sales and office operations + Managing of inventory + Completion of paperwork accurately and timely + Assist in the delivery of products for customers* Completes a variety of assignments related to day-to-day operations and processes. Perform projects as assigned under the direction of qualified staff.* Ability to multi-task and capability to excel in both team and self-directed settings.**Skills and Specifications*** Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on customer service.* Working knowledge of business computer skills (Microsoft Office and internet software).* Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.* Ability to read, write, and speak English.**Supervisory Responsibilities**This position has no supervisory responsibilities.**Education and Qualifications**Candidate must be pursuing a degree in animal science or a related field and have completed their sophomore or junior year of academic courses from a university/college OR completed their freshman year of academic courses from a community or trade college. Candidate must be in good academic standing.**Certificates, Licenses, Registrations**Required: Valid Driver's License.**Physical Requirements*** Prolonged periods of standing and walking.* Must have the physical strength, balance, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.* Must have the ability to do the following: + Work in all weather conditions. + Lift and push and/or pull up to 100-pounds at times. + Adapt to frequent exposure to moving parts, fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals. + Work in high, precarious places.* Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.**Other Duties**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.**Interested in joining our Team! Apply today by clicking on APPLY TO THIS POSITION.**