Agronomy Operations Intern

Agronomy Operations Intern

Des Moines, IA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=220+SW+9th+St.+Des+Moines+IA+USA+50309)

Description

We are accepting applications for internships until Friday, November 13th.

About the Role?

The Agronomy Operations Intern responsibilities involve learning and?assisting?in all aspects of Landus’ agronomy operations while gaining exposure to crop inputs, application services,?logistics, safety, equipment operation, and customer service. The Intern will?maintain?a positive attitude that promotes teamwork and a professional image for?Landus?Cooperative. ??

What will you do??

• Work at fertilizer plant mixing, loading trucks, reading work orders and maps, etc.?

• Learn about the dangers associated with NH3 and how to fill tanks with correct personal protective equipment.?

• Accompany?Operations Technician while?operating?a tender truck to learn about pre-trip inspection, operation of tender equipment, reading maps, filling out log sheets, and vehicle maintenance.?

• Learn dispatching of work orders, floaters, tender equipment, etc.?

• Ride in floater to?observe?spreading techniques, use of GPS navigation system?

• Ride with a sales representative taking calls, taking orders, soil sampling, grid sampling, crop scouting, etc.?

• Understand the process to obtain Commercial Applicator’s License.?

• Learn about?products?that Landus offers to customers.?

• Learn about and perform seed treatment.?

• Assist with aerial application.?

• Observe?safety practices in?agronomy?department.?

• Learn about transportation?logistics.?

Requirements

Requirements of Role:

• Currently enrolled in a 2 or 4-year post-secondary degree program

• A valid state drivers license

Core Value expectations:

• Thrive Together

• Integrity in Action

• Grow Forward

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms when using equipment. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.