Regional Operations Internship

frontiercooperative; Nebraska; On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Cooperative in Nebraska seeks a Summer 2027 Regional Operations Intern to gain broad exposure across grain, agronomy, feed, and energy operations, working with experienced operations leaders. This internship offers hands-on experience in safety, facility operations, equipment maintenance, construction projects, and agricultural operations.

You will participate in safety, operations, and financial training programs, learn to read blueprints and facility layouts, and gain exposure to

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Agriculture or related field.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand facility layouts.
• Willingness to travel and work outdoors in varying conditions.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operational activities across Frontier's grain, agronomy, feed, and energy divisions.
• Support safety initiatives and training programs.
• Help maintain safe, organized work environments.
• Support truck scale operations and customer service.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as skid loaders, wheel loaders, and tractors under supervision.
• Complete safety documentation and ensure compliance.
• Learn through safety, operations, and financial training programs.
• Read basic blueprints and schematics for projects.
• Gain exposure to agronomy operations including crop application processes.

Skills

Safety training

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Pursuing degree in Agriculture

Industrial Technology related field

Construction/agribusiness related field

Job description

Summer 2027 Regional Operations Internship

About Frontier Cooperative

Frontier Cooperative is a leading agricultural cooperative serving Nebraska producers through innovative grain, agronomy, feed, and energy solutions. Built on a foundation of integrity, quality, and customer-focused service, Frontier is committed to helping growers succeed while investing in the communities we serve.

As a Frontier Regional Operations Intern, you will gain broad exposure to multiple areas of our business while working alongside experienced operations leaders and professionals. This internship offers hands-on experience in safety, facility operations, equipment maintenance, construction projects, and agricultural operations, providing a strong foundation for a career in agriculture, operations management, or industrial maintenance.

What You'll Do

As a Regional Operations Intern, you will support daily operations across Frontier's business units while developing practical skills and industry knowledge. Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with operational activities across Frontier's grain, agronomy, feed, and energy divisions.
• Supporting workplace safety initiatives, safety training programs, and identifying opportunities to improve safety performance.
• Helping maintain safe, organized, and efficient work environments.
• Supporting truck scale operations and customer service activities.
• Operating and maintaining equipment such as skid loaders, wheel loaders, and tractors under appropriate training and supervision.
• Assisting with truck loading, unloading, facility cleanup, and dump site operations.
• Completing safety documentation and helping ensure compliance with operational procedures.
• Participating in safety, operations, and financial training programs designed to broaden your understanding of the cooperative business model.
• Learning to read and interpret basic blueprints, schematics, and facility layouts for equipment and construction projects.
• Gaining exposure to agronomy operations, including crop application processes and aerial application support during fungicide season.

Preferred Education & Interests

• Pursuing a degree or career path in Agriculture, Agricultural Operations, Agricultural Engineering, Industrial Technology, Construction Management, Agribusiness, Diesel Technology, or a related field.
• Strong interest in agriculture, operations, maintenance, and facility management.
• Desire to learn how multiple business units work together to support customer success.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Analytical thinking and the ability to troubleshoot operational challenges.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, seasonal demands, and a fast-paced work environment.
• Results-oriented mindset with a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Ability to repeatedly bend, kneel, climb, and walk extended distances.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and in non-climate-controlled environments.
• Ability to safely work in confined spaces and at elevated heights when necessary.

• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to travel throughout Frontier's service territory as needed.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience across multiple agricultural business units.
• Exposure to facility operations, maintenance, fabrication, and safety management.
• Experience operating and maintaining agricultural and industrial equipment.
• Opportunities to participate in real-world operational improvement and construction projects.
• Training in workplace safety, compliance, and business operations.
• Professional mentorship from experienced operations leaders.
• A deeper understanding of how cooperative agriculture supports local producers and rural communities.

Start your career with Frontier Cooperative and gain valuable experience in operations, safety, equipment management, and agricultural business systems while making a meaningful impact on the success of our customers and communities.