Heartland Co-op ยท 3 months ago
Grain Elevator Operations - Intern
Clive, IA, USA
Internship
Onsite
InternHeartland Co-op is seeking an intern for their Grain Elevator Operations. The intern will gain hands-on experience in the daily operations of receiving, loading, and delivering various commodities while assisting with facility upkeep and routine maintenance under supervision.
Agriculture
Responsibilities
Assist in receiving and properly storing commodities and products at the facility
Help load customer and company trucks/trailers using equipment such as forklifts and end loaders
Support scale operation and accurate record-keeping of inventory
Aid in routine maintenance and housekeeping of elevators, warehouses, mills, and shops
Participate in grain handling tasks including trailer preparation, loading, and quality monitoring
Support rail and marine/barge loading and unloading activities, maintaining detailed logs
Assist in mixing and loading fertilizer, chemicals, and seed products in the agronomy department
Perform cleaning and general housekeeping tasks during slower seasonal periods
Maintain safety standards and follow all facility policies and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned by management to support operations
Qualification
Required
Ability to follow instructions, work safely, and handle physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and a physically demanding environment
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or Bachelor's Degree in an agricultural related field or working towards a Bachelor's Degree
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and the internet
Must maintain a valid driver's license and commercial insurability at all times
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to write simple correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, and other employees of the organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
Preferred
Interest in agricultural operations, logistics, or supply chain management is a plus
Valid driver's license preferred (not always required for internship)
May be required to maintain a current weighing license and grain grading certificate
Company
Heartland Co-op
Heartland Co-op is a farming company providing grain and agriculture supply.
Founded in 1987
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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