Agriculture Operations Intern (Edmore, MI) - Summer '26

Wilbur-Ellis•Edmore, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This 12-16 week internship program, called PLOT (Professional Leaders of Tomorrow), offers college students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in agriculture operations. Interns will focus on a key project, develop new skills, apply learned knowledge, and present their findings to leadership. The program also includes opportunities to connect with interns in other business areas and attend learning sessions. Successful completion can earn a scholarship of $1,000 to $3,000. This internship is designed to make a real impact, build industry knowledge, and sharpen abilities in a dynamic, results-driven environment.

Requirements

College student majoring in Agriculture, Agronomy, Plant Science, Ag Business, or a related field is preferred.
Knowledge and/or experience with agricultural operations is preferred.
Comply with company safety standards including a clean driving record.
Willingness and desire to work overtime hours and occasional Saturdays.
Ability to safely operate company machinery within state laws and company policies and guidelines.
Ability to repetitively bend, kneel, and walk long distances while working in a non-climate-controlled environment and outside in inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Strong time management skills with the ability to set priorities.
Skilled in creative and critical thinking to achieve goals.
Ability to remain detail oriented with a wide range of responsibilities.
Desire to learn about new things and are open to always improving.
Self-starter who is punctual with a strong work ethic.
Enjoy building relationships with cross-functional team members such as sales representatives, branch management, operation staff, and customers.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day branch and field operations, including storage, handling, and distribution of fertilizer, crop protection products, seed, and other ag inputs.
Gain hands-on exposure to agricultural supply chain operations, working alongside warehouse, operations, and field teams during the growing season.
Assist with inventory tracking and operational reporting, helping ensure accurate product availability and timely support for grower customers.
Follow Wilbur-Ellis safety standards and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support a safe, efficient, and successful season.
Conform to the normal working hours of the Wilbur-Ellis location.
Present a final project overview of your Internship to senior leadership.

Benefits

Skill development and training
Competitive compensation and benefits
Tradition of promoting from within
Supportive, people-first work environment
Scholarship between $1,000 and $3,000 upon successful completion of the PLOT program
401(K) matching
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid vacation
Work-life balance