Ag Agronomy Intern

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

InsightFS is headquartered in Jefferson, Wisconsin with
23 branches across the state and upper peninsula of Michigan. Insight FS
has 430+ employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 50,000
customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, agri-finance,
precision agriculture, nutrient management, energy, feed, grain, and
turf. InsightFS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural
cooperative serving more than 100,000 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
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. OTHER JOB
FUNCTIONS 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.
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 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. We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other
background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and
local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive
orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for
qualified individuals with .. We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and
qualified individuals with disabilities.