Exploring Ag Admin Asst Intern - Insight FS - Darlington, WI

Insight FS
• 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.
Insight FS 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 Operations Administrative Assistant intern under the direction of location management, trains and assists with general location functions to learn the foundation of the system and industry to prepare for a future career in an agriculture cooperative.
_ ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS _
• Eager to go above and beyond helping customers.
• Hands-on experience in agronomy and energy operations.
• Visiting FS locations and customers building professional relationships.
• Gaining understanding and experience with ordering, receiving, and inventory control.
• Learning the processes involved with customer account management and overall business processes.
_ OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
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• 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 an agriculture or job-related degree or certification from a 2-year community or technical college, or a freshman or sophomore at a 4-year university.
• Must have a satisfactory driving record.
• 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 up to 50# pounds as needed.
• 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 BRING TO THE TABLE:
• You are pursuing a degree or certification from a 2-year community or technical college.
• 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 Exploring Agriculture Internship Program has given students the opportunity to explore career paths and develop professionally; many of whom 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 job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.