What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Research & Development position at Helena - Agri Enterprises, LLC?
WHO WE ARE
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider that's been in business since 1957. Our first location was in West Helena, Arkansas hence the name "Helena". We now have 450 locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees. Our corporate office is located in Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb outside of Memphis. Year after year we rank at the top nationally for volume and sales in our industry. There are many facets to our company including product development, sales, operations, precision technology and manufacturing just to name a few.
ABOUT THE JOB
Research and Development Interns at Helena Products Group (HPG) assist our Technical Development Manager team with a variety of field research initiatives to support Helena brands, including Helena Field Day activities, working with Marketing Services for trial branding, trial implementation, field trial visits and data analysis. While working within the Research and Development team, our interns gain an understanding of Helena's product development and processes in the agriculture and professional sectors of our industry.
WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE
- Works on assigned projects both independently and as a team member.
- Assist R&D Personnel design and implement a strategy for a successful Helena Field Day.
- Develops protocols for product testing. This includes field plots, commercial use and cooperative testing within assigned area.
- Collects, compiles, analyzes and compares the data from the trials.
- Communicates results of testing and development to the appropriate R&D Personnel.
- Completes weekly intern challenges to gain further insight about Helena and the industry.
- Participates in weekly Research and Development team meetings
- Prepares and delivers a final project and presentation to HPG leadership.
- Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
- Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
- Reliable and regular attendance is required.
- Follows all company policies and procedures.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Must be currently pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in an agriculture related field such as crop science, soil science, agronomy, plant pathology, entomology, or weed science is required.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.
- Organizational skills.
- Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
- Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB
At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.
The work environment for this position will be in an office setting and outdoors in all types of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements. When working outdoors and possibly around moving equipment/mechanical parts, you could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.
This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, stand sit, stand (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods.
BENEFITS AT HELENA
- Temporary positions at Helena are eligible for Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan that offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day.
- Three-year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service.
- Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
For more detailed information about our benefits, visit helenacareers.com/benefits.
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Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.