Operations Intern

AgHires; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Cooperative is seeking an Operations Intern to support daily farming and elevator operations at the Grinnell location. You will assist with loading, unloading, inventory, and grain handling while learning safety procedures and company policies.

You’ll also help the Agronomy Sales Team with crop scouting and soil sampling, and you’ll gain exposure to equipment operation and customer service. This internship emphasizes hands-on learning and teamwork at a cooperative facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Interest in agriculture and operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in loading/unloading grain, fertilizer, chemical, seed, and bagged/liquid feed.
• Assist in grain quality and elevator operations.
• Assist in filling and delivery of anhydrous ammonia, chemicals, and liquid/bagged feed.
• Assist in maintaining Key Cooperative facilities and equipment.
• Operate/learn to operate equipment such as forklifts, skid loaders, tenders, pickups and trailers.
• Assist with transferring, counting, and calculating inventory.
• Assist with mixing/blending chemicals, fertilizer, and grain.
• Keep the location manager informed of operational, customer, vendors, or employee issues.
• Promote the business with existing and potential customers.
• Project a positive attitude to customers and employees at all times; continue to gain and exhibit good customer relation skills.
• Assist Agronomy Sales Team in servicing customers through crop scouting, soil sampling and tissue sampling programs.
• Read and follow company employee policies.
• Accept additional responsibilities as directed by the Location Manager.
• Network with other interns when given the opportunity.
• Assist in keeping all inside and outside work areas extremely neat and orderly.
• Continuously follow the company employee safety guidelines, policies, and safety programs established by Key Cooperative.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Operations Intern assists and learns many of the aspects of Key Cooperative's location. Essential duties and responsibilities will be performed while supporting Key Cooperatives mission, vision, and business values. The operations intern will project a positive attitude to customer and fellow employees, provide outstanding and courteous customer service, and follow company/ employee safety policies at all times.

Operations

• Assist in loading/unloading grain, fertilizer, chemical, seed, and bagged/liquid feed.
• Assist in grain quality and elevator operations.
• Assist in filling and delivery anhydrous ammonia, chemicals, and liquid/bagged feed.
• Assist in maintaining Key Cooperative facilities and equipment.
• Operate/learn to operate equipment such as forklifts, skid loaders, tenders, pickups and trailers.
• Assist with transferring, counting, and calculating inventory.
• Assist with mixing/blending chemicals, fertilizer, and grain.

Customer Service

• Keep the location manager informed of operational, customer, vendors, or employee issues that may arise.
• Promote the business with existing and potential customers.
• Project a positive attitude to customers and employees at all times; continue to gain and exhibit good customer relation skills.

Other Responsibilities

• Assist Agronomy Sales Team in servicing customers through crop scouting, soil sampling and tissue sampling programs.
• Read and follow company employee policies.
• Accept additional responsibilities as directed by the Location Manager.
• Network with other interns when given the opportunity.

Safety and Organization

• Assist in keeping all inside and outside work areas extremely neat and orderly.
• Continuously follow the company employee safety guidelines, policies, and safety programs established by Key Cooperative

Education and/or Experience

• High school graduate with either experience or a strong desire to learn this type of work.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Driver's License