Agtegra Cooperative is seeking an Agronomy intern in Chamberlain, SD for the summer of 2024.
Agtegra Cooperative is headquartered in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and is one of the nation's largest locally-owned agricultural cooperatives. It is owned by over 6,800 farmers and ranchers, predominantly in North and South Dakota, with a network of over 70 locations and over 850 employees.
Gain hands-on experience while working side by side with industry experts through our Agtegra First internship program. With opportunities available across our business, an internship with us enables you to utilize your knowledge in real-world situations.
Position Summary:
This position will assist with the mixing/blending of chemicals and fertilizer, calibrate and operate machines, assisting with deliveries, crop scouting, and learn the mechanics of different equipment and overall operations.
Responsibilities:

• Perform all agronomy warehouse and plant operations tasks.
• Follow label instructions and orders when loading crop protection products, blending fertilizer, and when treating seed.
• Provide accurate, efficient, and safe unloading, loading, and delivery of product.
• Learn how to properly maintain the facilities equipment and overall warehouse and plant operations.
• Assist with inventory management and processes.
• Adheres to all safety regulations, requirements, policies and procedures, including OSHA regulations, the vehicle policy and fleet safety program, and DOT regulations.

Experience:

• Enrollment toward appropriate agriculture degree. Enrollment in an agronomy program is preferred.
• A valid drivers license is required.
• CDL and Applicators License is not required but strongly encouraged.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• English Proficiency
• Must be 18 years or older.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
While performing the duty of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor or manager.
Agtegra Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.