GROWMARK Safety & Technology Intern - Ag-Land FS - Pekin, IL

FS System; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Ag-Land FS, Inc in Pekin, IL is offering a GROWMARK Safety & Technology Internship for Summer 2027 at $19 per hour. The role supports safety, maintenance, and operational improvement initiatives with hands-on asset management and data analysis.

The intern will assist with digital safety inspections, asset management, and the implementation of new technology tools, traveling to company locations as needed and completing a summer project.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree or certification in IT, CS, data analytics, or related field.
• Interest in safety, maintenance, operations, technology, or process improvement.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with digital safety inspections, maintenance forms, and operational workflows.
• Support equipment, fleet, and facility asset management initiatives.
• Help implement QR code tracking and maintenance documentation processes.
• Assist with preventive maintenance scheduling and reporting.
• Create dashboards and reports to monitor maintenance and safety performance.
• Travel to company locations and assist with operational improvement projects.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

IT/CS/Data Analytics

Tools

Microsoft Office

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GROWMARK Safety & Technology Intern - Ag-Land FS - Pekin, IL

Company: Ag-Land FS, Inc

City: Pekin

State: IL

SALARY: $19/hour

BENEFITS:We are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees and encourage our interns to start planning for retirement early by offering them the opportunity to participate in our 401(k) plan.

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably.FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

PURPOSEANDSUMMARYSTATEMENT

TheSafety &Technology Intern will support Ag-Land FS's safety, maintenance, and operational improvement initiativesfor the Summer of 2027. This internship provides hands-on experience with asset management, preventive maintenance programs, digital inspections, data analysis, and operational technology systems that help improve safety, equipment reliability, and overall efficiency.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assistwith digital safety inspections, maintenance forms, and operational workflows.

Support equipment, fleet, and facility asset management initiatives.

Help implement QR code tracking and maintenance documentation processes.

Assistwith preventivemaintenancescheduling and reporting.

Create dashboards and reports tomonitormaintenance and safety performance.

Analyze maintenance and inspection data toidentifytrends and improvement opportunities.

Support employee training and adoption ofnew technologytools and processes.

Travel to company locations andassistwith operational improvement projects.

Complete special projects and otherduties asassigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Pursuing a degree or certificationin Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Agricultural Systems Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related fieldfrom a community college, technical college, or university and in good academic standing at the start of the internship, with preferred candidates going into their junior or Senior year at the time of the internship(i.e., juniors going into their senior year qualify, but students graduating before the start of their internship do not).

Interest in safety, maintenance, operations, technology, or process improvement.

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Proficiencywith Microsoft Office applications.

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

TrainingREQUIREMENTS

Participate in all GROWMARK Internship Program activities and meetings.

Ability to work a minimum of 12 weeks over the Summer, starting May 24, 2027, at the latest.

Attend three required internship events:

May 24-25, 2027: Orientation Meeting (Bloomington, IL)

June 28-30, 2027: Mid-Summer Meeting (Location TBD)

August 11-12, 2027: Conclusion Meeting (Bloomington, IL)

Activelyparticipatein mentoring, networking, and professional development opportunities.

Complete and present a summer internship project.

WHY JOIN US?

Gain hands-on experience in safety, maintenance, and operational technology while working on projects that improve efficiency, reliability, and performance. Develop valuable technical and professional skills while exploring career opportunities within the GROWMARK System.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

SECURING YOUR FUTURE, ONE BENEFIT AT A TIME.

Our benefits packages aredesigned to support every aspect of our employees’ well-being—from health plans to life insurance, robust retirement plans, and more.We provide benefits that meet their needs today while also ensuring a secure future.

Offerings may include, but are not limited to:

UNITED STATES:

• Fully Funded Pension*
• 401(k) & Employer Match
• HSA & Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Identity Protection

*The pension plan is subject to individual company participation. Those who do not participate in the pension plan enjoy a higher 401(k) employer match.

**Some benefits are subject to the hiring company.

CANADA:

• RRSP
• Life Insurance
• Disability

*Benefit eligibility may be dependent on employment type

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