Agronomy Intern

Cooperative Farmers Elevator•Hawarden, IA

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 or services; scouts fields; and sorts, organizes, and inventories seed on pallets. The role also includes reporting, safety and compliance responsibilities, collaboration with location and departmental personnel, and 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 satisfactorily, 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; and occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds.
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.
Inform the supervisor promptly of discrepancies in reports.
Inform the supervisor of potential problems or new business opportunities related directly or indirectly to the department.
Report unsafe equipment or working conditions to the supervisor.
Report needed repairs or special maintenance to the supervisor immediately.
Uphold cooperative policies and comply with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Attend required or scheduled employee safety meetings and other safety activities in conjunction with the Safety Director or location.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Work collaboratively with location and departmental personnel.
Promote teamwork and consistently reflect the company image through a professional attitude, words, actions, and personal appearance.