High School Apprentice

Mercer Landmark; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer Landmark in Paulding, OH seeks a High School Apprentice to support daily cooperative operations and gain hands-on exposure across agronomy, grain, feed, energy, and office tasks. You will work alongside experienced teammates to learn practical skills, industry knowledge, and cooperative processes while assisting with customer service, inventory, housekeeping, and general maintenance.

This entry-level role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability, offering mentorship and potential

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in high school or recently graduated.
• Interest in agriculture, agribusiness, or related fields.
• Ability to learn new tasks and follow instructions.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and agricultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a variety of daily operational activities across the cooperative.
• Support agronomy, grain, and administrative teams as needed.
• Perform general housekeeping and maintenance tasks to promote a safe and organized work.
• Help prepare facilities, equipment, and work areas for daily operations.
• Assist with inventory organization and material handling.
• Observe and learn standard operating procedures related to agricultural services.
• Interact professionally with customers, growers, and fellow employees.
• Complete assigned projects and other duties as directed by supervisors.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety practices.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Dependable

Punctual

Weather adaptability

Education

High School student or recent graduate

Job description

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High School Apprentice

Manual Labor Paulding, OH, US

High School Apprentice

Position Summary

The High School Apprentice is an entry-level position designed to provide students with exposure to the agricultural industry while supporting daily operations of the cooperative.

This role offers opportunities to gain hands‑on experience in various areas of the business, including agronomy, grain operations, feed, energy, office support, customer service, facility maintenance, and general agricultural support activities.

The apprentice will work alongside experienced team members to develop practical skills, industry knowledge, and an understanding of cooperative operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with a variety of daily operational activities across the cooperative.
• Support agronomy, grain, and administrative teams as needed.
• Perform general housekeeping and maintenance tasks to promote a safe and organized work
• Help prepare facilities, equipment, and work areas for daily operations.
• Assist with inventory organization and material handling.
• Observe and learn standard operating procedures related to agricultural services.
• Interact professionally with customers, growers, and fellow employees.
• Complete assigned projects and other duties as directed by supervisors.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in high school or recently graduated.
• Interest in agriculture, agribusiness, or related fields.
• Ability to learn new tasks and follow instructions.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and agricultural environments.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to safely operate basic tools and equipment following appropriate training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in farming, FFA, 4-H, agricultural education, or related activities is beneficial but not required.
• Valid driver's license or ability to obtain one preferred.

Benefits of the Program

• Hands‑on exposure to the agricultural industry.
• Opportunity to learn about grain, agronomy, and cooperative operations.
• Skill development through real‑world work experience.
• Mentorship from experienced agriculture professionals.
• Potential pathway to future seasonal or full‑time employment opportunities.

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. Duties