Agronomy Intern

Cooperative Farmers Elevator • Rock Rapids, IA

2d

About The Position

Work with the Sales and Agronomy departments to gain an educational experience across multiple facets of agronomy, including agronomy sales, field scouting, agricultural fairs, and customer interactions. The intern assists agronomists with growers’ crop protection chemicals, seed, and other agronomy products and services; scouts fields; and sorts, organizes, and inventories seed. The role also includes reporting, safety and compliance responsibilities, teamwork, and other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to work long seasonal hours and in seasonal environments.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time and demonstrate good attention to detail.
• Ability to provide accurate and consistent work.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
• Regular use of hands to finger, handle, or feel, and to talk or hear; frequent walking and reaching with hands and arms; occasional standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Assist agronomists with growers’ crop protection chemicals, seed, and other agronomy products and services.
• Conduct field scouting.
• Sort seed on pallets and organize and inventory seed.
• Report discrepancies in reports to a supervisor as soon as they are identified.
• Inform a supervisor of potential problems and potential new business opportunities related directly or indirectly to the department.
• Report unsafe equipment or working conditions to a supervisor.
• Report needed repairs or special maintenance to a supervisor immediately.
• Uphold cooperative policies and comply with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Attend employee safety meetings and other required or scheduled safety activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Work collaboratively with location and departmental personnel.
• Promote teamwork and present a professional image through words, actions, and personal appearance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED