Intern- IL - VG

Overview

The Viserion Grain internship will provide selected candidates the opportunity to gain an understanding of commercial and operational activities by fully participating in everyday processes. The program is outlined with expectations yet still allows individuals to concentrate on specific areas of interest.  

Responsibilities

• Learn commercial and operational practices and processes
• Originate grain from producers and elevators
• Measure and report daily activity, crop conditions, weather, and other market information
• Participate in farmer and elevator visits
• Gain understanding of the grain flow paths and equipment capacity at the facility
• Learn the local market to effectively engage customers
• Travel to other Viserion locations for training/exposure purposes
• Learn maintenance programs and grain handling equipment

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at an accredited two or four year college or university.
• Must be an active, full-time student in good academic standing at the time of application.
• Must have an interest in an agribusiness career.
• Must be willing to relocate and travel as needed during the internship.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Must be team oriented.
• Must be task flexible, willing to work outside as needed.

Physical Requirments

• Frequently required to: sit for prolonged periods of time, reach for/manipulate standard office equipment, communicate with various staff and/or reach for and manipulate objects.
• Regularly moves items weighing up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
• Frequently climbs ladders; occasionally works at heights of 100 feet.

The pay range for this position is 20-22/hr.

The Company offers paid vacation time, paid sick leave, medical, dental and vision plans as well as a 401(k) with employer match.

Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of this position at any time.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements, which may change from time to time based on business needs.  When appropriate, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.