WinField United Summer Research Technician Internship - Central

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Arden Hills (MN); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Land O’Lakes, Inc. invites applicants to the WinField United Summer Research Technician Internship – Central. Pay starts at $22–$24 per hour.

The program runs March through August and requires pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in agriculture, plus a Pesticide Applicator license by start date or within two weeks. Relocation assistance is provided. You will assist Answer Plot crews with regional plots, perform foliar applications, mix and apply fertilizer or chemicals, and support field

Formación

• Pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in an agricultural field.
• Pesticide Applicator license required by start date or within 2 weeks of hire.
• Willing to relocate or live near assigned location during duration of employment.
• Willing to learn regional crop growth and development.
• Basic math skills, attentive to detail, and able to deliver results without direct supervision.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the Answer Plot crews with managing regional plots, including farm and drone equipment preparation and operation, seed prep, equipment transport, field operations, GIS applications, and some mapping.
• Execute foliar applications with a backpack sprayer, tissue samples, root ratings, and other metadata collection as necessary.
• Responsible for accurate mixing and application of fertilizer and/or chemicals per blend sheet specifications.
• Work safely following safety rules, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Keep current on agronomic products, trends, and precision agriculture technologies.

Conocimientos

Math skills

Attention to detail

Crop growth learning

Technical agronomy

Time management

Driver's license

Educación

Agriculture degree

Descripción del empleo

WinField United Summer Research Technician Internship - Central

Pay: Starting at $22 - 24 per hour based on skills and experience.

Location: Possible locations include Kearney, NE; Lincoln, NE; Lawrence, KS; Ames, IA. Must have the ability to live near assigned location throughout duration of employment. Relocation assistance provided for eligible candidates.

Position Duration: March - August (flexible start and end dates)

Responsibilities

• Assist the Answer Plot crews with managing regional plots, including; farm and drone equipment preparation & operation, seed prep, equipment transport, field operations, GIS applications, and some mapping.
• Execute foliar applications with a backpack sprayer, tissue samples, root ratings, and other metadata collection as necessary.
• Responsible for accurate mixing and application of fertilizer and/or chemicals per blend sheet specifications.
• Work safely following safety rules, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Keep current on agronomic products, trends, and precision agriculture technologies.

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, preferably in an agricultural related major or program
• Pesticide Applicators license required by start date or within 2 weeks of hire.
• Willing to learn regional crop growth and development.
• Technical knowledge in agronomy, ag technology, and crop sciences preferred.
• Basic math skills, attentive to detail, and able to deliver results without direct supervision.
• Manage time and effectively prioritize work tasks.
• Frequently move, lift and carry boxes, tubs, and tools weighing 50-60 lbs., access and utilize farm equipment, and move or traverse on uneven ground.
• Ability to work extended hours (planting, post applications and pollination seasons) and periodically stay overnight.
• Possess a valid, unrestricted driver’s license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

Land O’Lakes will not consider this internship position for immigration sponsorship, and all applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.