Ag Operations Intern - Various US Locations

Archer Daniels Midland • Decatur, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Launch Your Career with ADM’s Summer Internship Program. Gain meaningful, hands-on experience during a rewarding 12-week internship at one of ADM’s North American locations. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the business, develop practical skills and contribute to projects that support real business needs. ADM offers competitive pay for this full-time, 40-hour-per-week internship. Depending on your assigned location and distance from home, fully furnished housing and transportation assistance may also be provided to help support your transition.

Why ADM? Join an award-winning early career program designed to help students build professional skills, explore career interests and gain exposure to ADM’s business and culture. Work for a global leader connecting farmers, customers and consumers through an extensive agricultural supply chain. Gain meaningful experience with a company focused on innovation, sustainability and strengthening the global food system. Build connections with colleagues, mentors and fellow interns across ADM. Learn more about Early Careers at ADM .

Job Summary: Our Ag Operations Interns have the opportunity to experience and learn the day to day operations of grain facilities across the US, including facility management, people management, scheduling, grain management and other key skills necessary to make sure our assets are well-managed and safe for all ADM colleagues and contractors. Grain facilities at ADM can consist of many components, including truck, rail and river transport, large grain storage capacity and the ability to move large amounts of grain to other ADM sites or other destinations in North America or around the world. ADM’s grain elevators are the first stop for local farmers and a key part of ADM’s supply chain network – getting grain to where it needs to go. You will gain firsthand exposure to leadership, equipment troubleshooting and dealing with the myriad of challenges in a facility that operates around the clock, 365 days a year. This experience offers hands-on knowledge of grain operations processes, products, and employees in the real word of manufacturing at ADM. Our program promotes the development of students while providing a training ground for potential future employees.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a four-year degree with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and summer 2029.
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.8.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the assigned work location.
• Willingness to relocate to an ADM location in North America.
• Must be available for a 12-week internship from mid-May through early August 2027.
• Successful completion of a background check is required.
• ADM is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects for Summer 2027, with assistance from facility superintendent and other elevator colleagues.
• Understand daily grain receiving, handling, storage, and shipping activities.
• Understand grain inbound and outbound processes: weigh inbound and outbound trucks and record grain grades/quantities.
• Understand collection, testing, and documentation of grain samples for quality, moisture, and foreign material.
• Support the operation and routine maintenance of grain handling equipment (conveyors, dryers, elevators, scales).
• Learn to monitor grain storage conditions (temperature, aeration, pest control) to maintain quality.
• Understanding of how to manage grain inventory levels and prepare accurate records/reports.
• Learn and support compliance with OSHA, FDA, and other ADM safety standards.
• Participate in facility housekeeping to maintain safe and efficient working conditions.
• Shadow elevator and commercial colleagues to gain exposure to people management, logistics, merchandising, and facility operations.
• Support seasonal peak activities (e.g., harvest, loading rail cars, barge loading).
• Assist in identifying process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Participate in and/or lead safety meetings, training sessions, and ops briefings.
• Complete additional duties based on the needs of the assigned location.

Benefits

• LinkedIn Learning courses
• language training
• mentoring programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• ADM’s Employee Assistance Program
• professional development sessions focused on career readiness, networking, personal branding and building a professional digital presence
• fully furnished housing
• transportation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern