Exploring Agriculture Agronomy Operations Intern - Insight FS - Southcentral WI

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 Operations intern under the direction of location management trains and assists with general Agronomy functions to learn the foundation of the system and industry prepare for future career.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Handson 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.

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.

Must have ability to obtain a CDL and commercials applicators 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 drivers license and satisfactory driving record.

Must be able to travel independently and overnight when necessary.

Frequently required to lift 5170 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 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 Exploring Agriculture Agronomy Operations Intern that is eager to go above and beyond helping our customers. A few key areas of emphasis include:

Operate field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting.
Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair.

Visit FS locations and customers building professional relationships.

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 Exploring Agriculture Internship Program is in its 10th year. The program has given students the opportunity to explore career paths and develop professionally; many of which still call the 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.