Operations Intern — Hands-On Agriculture & Logistics

Key Cooperative; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Cooperative in Grinnell, IA is looking for an Operations Intern to learn and assist across our grain, fertilizer, chemical, and feed operations. You will support loading/unloading, inventory tasks, and basic equipment operation while upholding safety and service standards.

You’ll also assist the Agronomy Sales Team with crop scouting and soil sampling, help maintain facilities, and work with a team that values reliability and customer focus.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• Interest in agricultural operations preferred.
• Able to follow safety policies.

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 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 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.
• 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.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Key Cooperative in Grinnell, IA is looking for an Operations Intern to learn and assist across our grain, fertilizer, chemical, and feed operations. You will support loading/unloading, inventory tasks, and basic equipment operation while upholding safety and service standards.

You’ll also assist the Agronomy Sales Team with crop scouting and soil sampling, help maintain facilities, and work with a team that values reliability and customer focus.