Agronomy Intern

Cooperative Farmers Elevator•Milford, OH

About The Position

Work with the Sales and Agronomy departments to gain an educational experience in 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 or services; scouts fields; and sorts, organizes, and inventories seed on pallets. The role provides opportunities to learn from industry experts, gain knowledge of the cooperative system, contribute ideas to the company’s sustainability mission in agriculture, and support the goal of helping feed the world. The intern also completes reporting, communicates discrepancies and potential problems or business opportunities to a supervisor, and reports unsafe equipment, working conditions, or required repairs and maintenance. The employee must uphold cooperative policies and comply with applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and attend required or scheduled safety meetings. Additional duties include working collaboratively with location and departmental personnel, supporting teamwork, maintaining a professional image, and performing other duties 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, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Regular use of hands to finger, handle, or feel, and ability to talk or hear.
Frequent walking and reaching with hands and arms; occasional standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Required vision abilities include 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 or services.
Conduct field scouting.
Sort seed on pallets and organize and inventory seed.
Complete reporting and promptly inform a supervisor of report discrepancies.
Inform a supervisor of potential problems or potential new business opportunities related directly or indirectly to the department.
Report unsafe equipment or working conditions to a supervisor.
Immediately report needed repairs or special maintenance to a supervisor.
Uphold cooperative policies and comply with state and federal laws and regulations.
Attend employee safety meetings and other required or scheduled meetings in conjunction with the Safety Director or location.
Collaborate with location and departmental personnel.
Promote teamwork and present a professional image through words, actions, and personal appearance.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.