GROWMARK Precision Technology Intern - GRAINCO FS - Newark, IL

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT 

Serves as the Precision Technology intern under the direction of the Sales/Marketing Manager, trains and assists with general Agronomy and Precision Technology functions. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

Assist with the usage and implementation of Advanced Information Systems like CLIMATE, MiField, mavrx, Precision Planting, and Scout Pro and more. 

Serve as a support resource for all Agronomy’s precision farming products. 

Hands on experience in agronomy field. 

Visit FS locations and customers building professional relationships. 

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. 

Demonstrates ability to work independently. 

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development. 

Frequently required to lift 51-70 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 driver's license and have the ability to travel independently  

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. 

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING 

If you enjoy being outside and are interested in gaining hands-on Precision Technology experience, then we can’t wait to talk to you!  We are looking for a Precision Technology Intern that is eager to go above and beyond helping our customers.   A few key areas of emphasis include: 

Assist with the usage and implementation of Advanced Information Systems, CLIMATE, MiField, mavrx, Precision Planting, and Scout Pro. 

Serve as a support resource for all Agronomy’s precision farming products. 

Visit FS locations and customers building professional relationships. 

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE 

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.

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 in-house training and leadership development opportunities 

WHAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT US 

The GROWMARK Internship Program has been in existence for 66 years. The program has given over 1,350 students the opportunity to explore career paths and develop professionally; many of which still call the FS GROWMARK System “home” today!