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AgVantage FS · 3 months ago

Retail Agronomy Intern - AgVantage FS - Garner, IA

Garner, IA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

AgVantage FS is an agricultural cooperative headquartered in Waverly, Iowa, serving a wide range of customers across North America. They are seeking a Retail Agronomy Intern to perform regular inspections of customer crop fields, assist with agronomy functions, and provide timely inspection reports to enhance customer satisfaction.

AgricultureFuelMarketingRetail

Responsibilities

Performs regular inspections of customer crop fields to monitor crop health and ongoing conditions and assists with general agronomy functions

Provides inspection reports and customer service in a timely and accurate manner to increase customer satisfaction and maintain the reputation and profitability of the organization

Hands on-on experience in agronomy field and operations

Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair

Drives company vehicle to designated customer crop field locations

Inspects fields using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques and GPS technology to identify weeds, insects, diseases, and other yield limiting threats

Documents and/or photographs all findings, completes inspection reports, and provides reports to agronomy specialist and customers

Discusses results with both the agronomy specialist and customers to answer additional questions and add value to the service

Attends scheduled technical training sessions and meetings

Assists with additional agricultural retail operational duties as time allows

Supports and contributes to total company goals and objectives through collaboration efforts

Responsible for operating and maintaining the assigned vehicle according to company standards, adheres to the uniform policy, and maintains the appropriate professional image

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply

Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualification

Integrated Pest ManagementGPS technologyProduction agricultureSkill developmentCollaborationCommunicationCustomer focusDecision making

Required

Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof and 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

Occasionally exposed or required to work in extreme weather conditions. (hot, cold, wet, etc.)

Frequently required to lift 51-70 pounds as needed

Must be able to walk crop fields and conduct visual inspections of crops

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