GROWMARK Agronomy Intern - Insight FS - Northern WI
GROWMARK Agronomy Intern - Insight FS - Northern WI
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Job Description
InsightFS is headquartered in Jefferson Wisconsinwith 23 branches across the state and upper peninsula of Michigan. Insight FS has 430 employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 50000 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy agrifinance precision agriculture nutrient management energy feed grain and turf. InsightFS is part of the GROWMARK System an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100000 customers across North America and Ontario Canada.
PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT
Serves as the Agronomy intern under the direction of the Sales/Marketing Manager trains and assists with general Agronomy functions.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Hands on experience in agronomy field.
- Visit FS locations and customers building professional relationships.
- Coordinate communication with multisite 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.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
- Follows GROWMARKs 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.
REQUIREMENTS
- 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.
- Demonstrates ability to work independently.
- Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge collaboration communication customer focus decision making and skill development.
- Frequently required to lift 5170 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 drivers 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 GROWMARKs policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.
WHAT YOULL BE DOING
If you enjoy being outside and are interested in gaining handson Agronomy experience then we cant wait to talk to you! We are looking for an Agronomy Intern that is eager to go above and beyond helping our customers. A few areas of emphasis include:
- Visit FS locations and customers building professional relationships.
- Coordinate communication with multisite contacts schedule field activities and carry out projects.
- Operate field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
- You are pursuing a degree or certification from a community college technical college or university
- You are in good academic standing
WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE
- We value relationships and people first and foremost
- We are a company that is committed to being an innovation leader in the agriculture industry
- We emphasize sustainability practices and stewardship of our resources
- We enjoy access to inhouse training and leadership development opportunities
WHAT YOU DIDNT KNOW ABOUT US
The GROWMARK Internship Program has been in existence for 65 years. The program has given over 1350 students the opportunity to explore career paths and develop professionally; many of which still call the FS GROWMARK System home today!
We are an equal opportunity employer including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment is contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and jobrelated background check drug test motor vehicle report and/or reference check as applicable and permissible by law.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
