Agronomy Operations Internship

Description

Our goal at Premier Ag is to be the supplier of choice in our geography, and reaching that goal isn’t easy. It takes significant investments in facilities, infrastructure, and equipment to make sure we have the necessary crop inputs that growers need, where and when they need them. Then it takes an incredible operations team to deliver on our brand promise of focusing on the customer needs and their success.

The Premier Ag Operations Internship is designed to provide a unique learning opportunity in a fast-paced team-oriented environment. Working under the supervision of a facility manager or assistant manager, the operations intern can learn hands-on what it takes to deliver best-in-class products and services.  

Requirements

• Work closely with Branch Managers, Assistant Managers, Applicators, or TRAX department to accomplish the operational plan of the day.
• Perform specific operational support as requested.
• Participate in Premier Ag Intern training opportunities with the intern group or with fulltime sales or operations employees as directed.
• Learn the workflow of an agronomy branch and demonstrate the ability to work independently and without supervision in all areas of the facility assigned.
• Attend all required safety training and comply with all safety regulations.
• Willingness and ability to learn operation of machinery and equipment to include specialty equipment, loaders, forklifts, or tools as instructed.
• Willingness and ability to work in assigned areas and follow proper procedures while handling, mixing, or loading dry or liquid products.  
• Flexibility to work outside of regular office hours if necessary or when possible.
• Ability to adjust to plan changes and ability to shift priorities accordingly.
• Build grower relationships by helping with in-season grower events or by any on-farm delivery tasks as requested. 

Key Skills/Attributes/Qualification:

• Minimum 1 year of undergraduate study or High School Diploma. Consideration given to industry or agronomy experience. Exceptions possible for candidates with leadership aptitude.
• Functional with Microsoft Office 365 and/or Apple platforms
• Must demonstrate organizational skills, multi-tasking skills, and the ability to collaborate with a team.
• Willingness to learn, excellent initiative, adaptive to different work environments.
• Demonstrated ability to interact well with customers, suppliers, employees, and management of all levels.
• Proven ability to solve and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Interest in pursuing operations position or management position longer term.
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs. and/or walking intermediate distances over variable terrain in diverse weather conditions.

Supervisor: 

• The Operations Intern will report directly to assigned Branch Manager or Assistant Manager.