Grain & Feed Operations Intern — Hands-On Entry Path

Western Milling; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Milling offers a hands-on 10–12 week internship introducing grain and feed facility operations, with exposure to bulk grain handling and feed manufacturing. The program can be tailored to focus on interests and host-site operations.

This internship serves as a pipeline into our Leadership Development Trainee program and future roles such as Elevator Manager, Superintendent, Site Manager, Operations Manager, Merchandiser, and Maintenance Manager.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
• No prior full-time work experience required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-directed, organized, and eager to learn.
• Willing to adjust to shifting schedules and multiple demands.
• Demonstrates a strong safety mindset.
• Genuine interest in a long-term career in the grain and feed industry.
• Some overnight travel may be required for training or site visits.

Responsibilities

• Participate in day-to-day facility operations including receiving, storing, transferring, and loading out commodities.
• Learn Viserion safety programs and participate in safety meetings and inspections.
• Shadow maintenance activities alongside skilled trades and site leadership.
• Gain exposure to grain grading, blending, and quality management practices.
• Gain exposure to merchandising fundamentals – bids, contracts, and position management.
• Support facility reporting and gain a basic understanding of how facility decisions affect operations.
• Complete an internship project and end of internship presentation summarizing key learnings.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Gain exposure to day-to-day feed mill operations including receiving, batching, and load-out of finished feed.
• Learn the basics of feed formulation and quality control.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Agricultural Economics / Agricultural Business / Operations Management degree

Job description

Western Milling offers a hands-on 10–12 week internship introducing grain and feed facility operations, with exposure to bulk grain handling and feed manufacturing. The program can be tailored to focus on interests and host-site operations.

This internship serves as a pipeline into our Leadership Development Trainee program and future roles such as Elevator Manager, Superintendent, Site Manager, Operations Manager, Merchandiser, and Maintenance Manager.