Agronomy Intern

Agtegra Cooperative
US - North Dakota - Oakes
November 19, 2024

Agtegra Cooperative is seeking an Agronomy intern in Oakes, ND for the summer of 2025.

Agtegra Cooperative is a local agricultural cooperative headquartered in Aberdeen, SD. It is owned by over 6,700 farmers and ranchers, predominantly in North and South Dakota, with a network of over 70 locations and 850 employees. For more information, please visit ***.

Gain hands-on experience while working side by side with industry experts through our Agtegra First internship program. With opportunities available across our business, an internship with us enables you to utilize your knowledge in real-world situations.

Why the Agtegra First Internship Program?

Competitive pay
Scholarship upon completion of the internship
Flexible internship start and end dates
Personal and professional growth opportunities
Connect with Agtegra Leadership Team
Variety of networking events

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will assist with the mixing/blending of chemicals and fertilizer, calibrate and operate machines, assisting with deliveries, crop scouting, and learn the mechanics of different equipment and overall operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform all agronomy warehouse and plant operations tasks.
Follow label instructions and orders when loading crop protection products, blending fertilizer, and when treating seed.
Provide accurate, efficient, and safe unloading, loading, and delivery of product.
Assist agronomists in soil sampling, crop stand evaluation, tissue sampling, and weed, insect, and disease identification.
Learn how to properly maintain the facilities equipment and overall warehouse and plant operations.
Assist with inventory management and processes.
Adheres to all safety regulations, requirements, policies and procedures, including OSHA regulations, the vehicle policy and fleet safety program, and DOT regulations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Enrollment towards relevant agriculture degree. Enrollment in an agronomy program is preferred.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Must be 18 years or older.
English proficiency.
Valid Drivers License.
Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including a respirator.
Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
Ability to work in confined spaces.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Agtegra Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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