General Ag Internship

Green Cover Seed; North Carolina; On-site; USD 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A seed company in North Carolina is offering a General Ag Internship that focuses on hands-on experience in seed operations. Interns will learn about the order fulfillment process, operate seed handling equipment, and assist with maintaining cover crop demonstration plots. Ideal candidates are flexible, collaborative, and possess strong critical thinking skills. This internship provides a great opportunity for those wanting to explore careers in agriculture.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces or at heights.
• Ability to work in confined spaces or at heights above ground level.
• Ability to learn technology associated with each business unit.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Must be collaborative, results‑oriented and possess strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and constant change.

Responsibilities

• Learn and execute the order fulfillment process.
• Operate seed handling and mixing equipment.
• Assist in filling seed bags and stacking them.
• Help maintain cover crop demonstration plots.
• Understand the Logistics process behind shipping seed
• Help our team fill 50 lb bags with seed and stack manually on pallets
• Help Plant and maintain cover crop demonstration plots with 100 varieties
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Flexibility to work overtime

Ability to learn technology

Organization and time management

Critical thinking skills

Collaborative and results-oriented

Time management

Adaptability

Critical thinking

Team player

Job description

Bladen, United States | Posted on 08/01/2025

About the Role

Do you want to learn the “behind the scenes” operations of a seed company and execute the processes of how the seed gets through the seed facility, put on a truck, and sent to growers all across the states? At Green Cover, we will provide you with a flexible opportunity to learn the ins and outs of a seed company while also giving you hands‑on experience that will create opportunities for your future. Our General Ag Internship is focused, primarily, on the operations of our seed company and is dedicated to giving you real‑life experience while you explore career opportunities in the Agriculture Field.

What Winning Looks Like

• Learn and Execute the Order Fulfillment Process
• Follow all safety, health, and other company rules
• Communicate and collaborate with your mentor and managers
• Operate Seed handling and mixing equipment conveyors, augers, etc.
• Understand the Logistics process behind shipping seed
• Help our team fill 50 lb bags with seed and stack manually on pallets
• Help Plant and maintain cover crop demonstration plots with 100 varieties
• All other duties as assigned

Skills Needed to Win

• Flexibility to work overtime when possible
• Ability to bend repetitively, kneel and walk long distances while working in a non‑climate controlled environment and outside in inclement weather
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to work in confined spaces or at heights above ground level
• Ability to learn technology associated with each business unit
• Organization and time management skills
• Must be collaborative, results‑oriented and possess strong critical thinking skills
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, adversity, and constant change