GROWMARK Exploring Agriculture Agronomy Operations Intern - GRAINCO FS - Ottawa, IL

GROWMARK, Inc.•Ottawa, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as the Agronomy Operations intern under the direction of location management; trains and assists with general Agronomy functions to learn the foundation of the System and industry and prepare for a future career. This internship offers hands-on experience in agronomy field and operations, assisting with facility and equipment maintenance and repair, visiting FS locations and customers to build professional relationships, operating field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting, applying crop nutrition and crop protection products, and gaining understanding and experience with ordering, receiving, and inventory control. The intern will also follow GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, and perform all other duties as assigned. The program is in its 14th year and has given students the opportunity to explore career paths and develop professionally.

Requirements

Must be pursuing a degree or certification from a community college, technical college or university and in good academic standing at time the internship begins, with preferred candidates going into their first or second year of college at the time of the internship.
Must have ability to obtain a CDL and commercials applicator’s license with required endorsements, a satisfactory driving record, and valid medical card.
Demonstrates ability to work independently.
Demonstrates essential abilities including communication, customer focus, decision making, and skill development.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
Must be able to travel independently and overnight when necessary.
Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and work in varying weather conditions, as well as working at various heights or elevated platforms.
Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

Nice To Haves

Preferred candidates going into their first or second year of college at the time of the internship.

Responsibilities

Hands-on experience in agronomy field and operations.
Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair.
Visit FS locations and customers building professional relationships.
Operate field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting.
Apply crop nutrition and crop protection products.
Gain understanding and experience with ordering, receiving, and inventory control.
Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Participate in all Exploring Agriculture Internship Program activities.
Attend one required internship event.
Submit weekly activity reports.
Focus on an operational project to improve efficiencies for the business.