Agronomy Operations Intern
Landus Cooperative•Des Moines, IA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Agronomy Operations Intern responsibilities involve learning and assisting in all aspects of Landus’ agronomy operations while gaining exposure to crop inputs, application services, logistics, safety, equipment operation, and customer service. The Intern will maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork and a professional image for Landus Cooperative.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a 2 or 4-year post-secondary degree program
- A valid state drivers license
Responsibilities
- Work at fertilizer plant mixing, loading trucks, reading work orders and maps, etc.
- Learn about the dangers associated with NH3 and how to fill tanks with correct personal protective equipment.
- Accompany Operations Technician while operating a tender truck to learn about pre-trip inspection, operation of tender equipment, reading maps, filling out log sheets, and vehicle maintenance.
- Learn dispatching of work orders, floaters, tender equipment, etc.
- Ride in floater to observe spreading techniques, use of GPS navigation system
- Ride with a sales representative taking calls, taking orders, soil sampling, grid sampling, crop scouting, etc.
- Understand the process to obtain Commercial Applicator’s License.
- Learn about products that Landus offers to customers.
- Learn about and perform seed treatment.
- Assist with aerial application.
- Observe safety practices in agronomy department.
- Learn about transportation logistics.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
