Exploring Ag Agronomy Intern Insight FS Southeast, WI
Oconomowoc, WI - USA
Job Summary
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 agri-finance 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
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 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 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 GROWMARKs policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
GROWMARK is a trusted co-op, providing services in agronomy, commercial construction, energy, electronic payment systems, grain, tank and truck, warehouse and logistics. GROWMARK provides an exceptional experience.