FS · 2 months ago
GROWMARK Agronomy Internship - Southern FS - Marion, IL
Marion, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$17/hr - $17/hrSouthern FS, Inc. is seeking an Agronomy intern to assist with general Agronomy functions under the direction of the Sales/Marketing Manager. The role involves hands-on experience in the agronomy field, building professional relationships, and coordinating communication for field activities.
Farming
Responsibilities
Hands-on experience in the agronomy field
Visit FS locations and customers, building professional relationships
Coordinate communication with multi-site contacts, schedule field activities, and carry out projects
Operate field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting
Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair
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
Required
Must be pursuing a degree or certification from a community college, technical college, or university and in good academic standing at the time the internship begins
Demonstrates ability to work independently
Demonstrates essential abilities, including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making, and skill development
Frequently required to lift 51-70 pounds as needed
Potentially exposed and required to work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, wet, etc.), as well as working at various heights or elevated platforms
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and have the ability to travel independently and overnight 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
Benefits
401(k) plan
Company
FS
The FS System is made up of individual cooperative companies who are members of GROWMARK, Inc.
Founded in 1955
1001-5000 employees
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