GROWMARK Exploring Agriculture Agronomy Operations Internship - Gateway FS - Baldwin, IL

COMPANY: Gateway FS 

HIRING MANAGER: Jonathan Reinhardt 

LOCATION: Baldwin, IL 

SALARY: $15/Hour 

BENEFITS: We are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees and encourage our interns to start planning for retirement early by offering them the opportunity to participate in our 401(k) plan.   

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 the 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 the time the internship begins.

• Must have the ability to obtain a CDL and commercial applicator’s license with required endorsements, a satisfactory driving record, and a 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.