Regional Operations Internship

Frontier Cooperative • Various locations, NE

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Summer 2027 Regional Operations Internship About Frontier Cooperative Frontier Cooperative is a leading agricultural cooperative serving Nebraska producers through innovative grain, agronomy, feed, and energy solutions. Built on a foundation of integrity, quality, and customer-focused service, Frontier is committed to helping growers succeed while investing in the communities we serve. As a Frontier Regional Operations Intern, you will gain broad exposure to multiple areas of our business while working alongside experienced operations leaders and professionals. This internship offers hands-on experience in safety, facility operations, equipment maintenance, construction projects, and agricultural operations, providing a strong foundation for a career in agriculture, operations management, or industrial maintenance.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree or career path in Agriculture, Agricultural Operations, Agricultural Engineering, Industrial Technology, Construction Management, Agribusiness, Diesel Technology, or a related field.
• Strong interest in agriculture, operations, maintenance, and facility management.
• Desire to learn how multiple business units work together to support customer success.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Analytical thinking and the ability to troubleshoot operational challenges.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, seasonal demands, and a fast-paced work environment.
• Results-oriented mindset with a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to repeatedly bend, kneel, climb, and walk extended distances.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and in non-climate-controlled environments.
• Ability to safely work in confined spaces and at elevated heights when necessary.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to travel throughout Frontier's service territory as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations across Frontier's business units while developing practical skills and industry knowledge.
• Assist with operational activities across Frontier's grain, agronomy, feed, and energy divisions.
• Support workplace safety initiatives, safety training programs, and identifying opportunities to improve safety performance.
• Help maintain safe, organized, and efficient work environments.
• Support truck scale operations and customer service activities.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as skid loaders, wheel loaders, and tractors under appropriate training and supervision.
• Assist with truck loading, unloading, facility cleanup, and dump site operations.
• Complete safety documentation and help ensure compliance with operational procedures.
• Participate in safety, operations, and financial training programs designed to broaden your understanding of the cooperative business model.
• Learn to read and interpret basic blueprints, schematics, and facility layouts for equipment and construction projects.
• Gain exposure to agronomy operations, including crop application processes and aerial application support during fungicide season.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience across multiple agricultural business units.
• Exposure to facility operations, maintenance, fabrication, and safety management.
• Experience operating and maintaining agricultural and industrial equipment.
• Opportunities to participate in real-world operational improvement and construction projects.
• Training in workplace safety, compliance, and business operations.
• Professional mentorship from experienced operations leaders.
• A deeper understanding of how cooperative agriculture supports local producers and rural communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed