Intern, Agronomy Retail - Sunrise FS - Mason County, IL

FS System; Illinois; Sur place; USD 23 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully funded pension

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Sunrise FS is seeking an agronomy field inspector to perform regular crop field inspections and monitor health using IPM techniques and GPS tools. You will document findings, prepare reports, and communicate results to customers and the agronomy team.

The role requires a high school diploma, valid driver's license, ability to travel, and willingness to operate company vehicles in various weather conditions. Sunrise FS offers a strong benefits package and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Must have basic production agriculture understanding.
• Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration and communication.

Responsabilités

• Perform regular inspections of customer crop fields to monitor health and conditions.
• Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Drive company vehicle to designated crop field locations.
• Inspect fields using IPM techniques and GPS to identify threats.
• Document findings and provide reports to agronomy specialist and customers.
• Discuss results with the agronomy specialist and customers to add value.
• Attend scheduled technical trainings and meetings.
• Support additional agricultural retail duties as time allows.

Connaissances

Business knowledge

Collaboration

Communication

Customer focus

Decision making

Skill development

Formation

High school diploma

Outils

GPS technology

Description du poste

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City: Easton

State: IL

SALARY RANGE:$17.00 -$20.00

Sunrise FSisheadquartered in Virginia, Illinois, with branches in Cass, Champaign, Clark, Douglas, Edgar, Mason and Vermillion counties.SunriseFS hasabout 200employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 14,000 customers.The cooperative does business in agronomy, energy, grain, tires, irrigation, and retail. SunriseFS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Performs regular inspections of customer crop fields to monitor crop health and ongoing conditions and assists with general agronomy functions. Provides inspection reports and customer service in a timely and accurate manner to increase customer satisfaction and maintain the reputation and profitability of the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Hands on-on experience in agronomy field and operations

Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair

Drives company vehicle to designated customer crop field locations.

Inspects fields using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques and GPS technology to identify weeds, insects, diseases, and other yield limiting threats.

Documents and/or photographs all findings, completes inspection reports, and provides reports to agronomy specialist and customers.

Discusses results with both the agronomy specialist and customers to answer additional questions and add value to the service.

Attends scheduled technical training sessions and meetings

Assists with additional agricultural retail operational duties as time allows

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Supports and contributes to total company goals and objectives through collaboration efforts.

Responsible for operating and maintaining the assigned vehicle according to company standards, adheres to the uniform policy, and maintains the appropriate professional image.

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

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof and possess a basic understanding of production agriculture.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, a satisfactory driving record, and the ability to travel independently as needed.

Occasionally exposed or required to work in extreme weather conditions.(hot, cold, wet, etc.)

Frequently required to lift 51-70 pounds as needed

Must be able to walk crop fields and conduct visual inspections of crops.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK's policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

AtSunrise FS,we are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees through a fully funded pension, a cornerstone benefit that ensures security for the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a variety of supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection. To promote a healthy work-life balance, employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and parental leave, giving you time to recharge and focus on what matters most. Additionally, our 401(k) plan with company matching helps you plan for retirement, while our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports your overall well-being. Whether you're starting your career, balancing family life, or planning for retirement, our company is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that meets your needs at every stage. Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position.

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

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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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