GROWMARK Precision Technology Intern - GRAINCO FS - Ottawa, IL

SALARY:$19/hr

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.

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably.FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Serves as the Precision Technology intern trains and assists with general Agronomy and Precision Technology functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Collect, analyze, and interpret scouting data to identify trends and inform agronomic decisions.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to internal stakeholders, including sales, safety, and operations teams.

• Assist with the usage and implementation of aagronomic software to support decision making and field recommendations.

• 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 and overnight 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.