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GRAINCO FS, Inc. · 3 months ago

GROWMARK Exploring Agriculture Agronomy Operations Intern - GRAINCO FS - Ottawa, IL

Ottawa, IL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$15/hr - $15/hr

GRAINCO FS, Inc. is dedicated to agricultural excellence and sustainability, seeking an Agronomy Operations Intern to support their operations. The intern will gain hands-on experience in agronomy functions, assist with facility maintenance, and build professional relationships while learning the industry.

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Responsibilities

Hands-on experience in agronomy field and operations

Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair

Visit FS locations and customers building professional relationships

Operate field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting

Apply crop nutrition and crop protection products

Gain understanding and experience with ordering, receiving, and inventory control

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

Agronomy operationsCrop nutrition applicationCrop protection productsCDL certificationCommercial applicator's licenseSkill developmentCommunication skillsCustomer focusDecision making

Required

Must be pursuing a degree or certification from a community college, technical college or university and in good academic standing at time the internship begins

Must have ability to obtain a CDL and commercials applicator's license with required endorsements, a satisfactory driving record, and valid medical card

Demonstrates ability to work independently

Demonstrates essential abilities including communication, customer focus, decision making, and skill development

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

Must be able to travel independently and overnight when necessary

Frequently required to lift 51-70 pounds as needed

Frequently exposed and required to work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, wet, etc.), as well as working at various heights or elevated platforms

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