Retail Agronomy Intern - New Century FS - Melbourne IA

Growmark•Melbourne, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

New Century FS is seeking a Retail Agronomy Intern to perform regular inspections of customer crop fields to monitor crop health and ongoing conditions. This role will assist with general agronomy functions, provide inspection reports, and deliver customer service in a timely and accurate manner to increase customer satisfaction and maintain the reputation and profitability of the organization. New Century FS is headquartered in Ames, Iowa with branches across Central to Northwest Iowa and Southeast South Dakota. New Century FS employs approximately 330 employees (including seasonal workers) and serves over 13,000 customers. Providing quality solutions to be the first clear choice as your partner for long-term success, New Century FS offers energy, agronomy, agri-finance, precision agriculture, nutrient management, feed, grain, and turf products and services. New Century FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

Requirements

Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof.
Possess a basic understanding of production agriculture.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, a satisfactory driving record, and the ability to travel independently as needed.
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.

Responsibilities

Perform regular inspections of customer crop fields to monitor crop health and ongoing conditions.
Assist with general agronomy functions.
Provide inspection reports and customer service in a timely and accurate manner.
Gain hands-on experience in agronomy field and operations.
Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair.
Drive company vehicle to designated customer crop field locations.
Inspect fields using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques and GPS technology to identify weeds, insects, diseases, and other yield limiting threats.
Document and/or photograph all findings, complete inspection reports, and provide reports to agronomy specialist and customers.
Discuss results with both the agronomy specialist and customers to answer additional questions and add value to the service.
Attend scheduled technical training sessions and meetings.
Assist with additional agricultural retail operational duties as time allows.
Support and contribute to total company goals and objectives through collaboration efforts.
Operate and maintain the assigned vehicle according to company standards.
Adhere to the uniform policy, and maintain the appropriate professional image.
Follow GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.
Perform all other duties as assigned.