Agronomy Operations Intern

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

Through an internship with CHS, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that support agriculture, strengthen communities, and help advance a global business. Our paid internship program offers an opportunity to build practical skills, grow your leadership capabilities, and see how your ideas can make an impact. You'll work alongside experienced professionals and connect with mentors, industry experts and senior leaders, while gaining career insights, building relationships and exploring how CHS businesses work together to empower agriculture.

Join CHS for an exceptional internship experience in  Newark, IL! We offer competitive pay, a dynamic learning environment, and long-term growth opportunities. We're excited to hire an Agronomy Operations Intern for Summer 2027, where you'll collaborate closely with our customers to deliver top-notch service and valuable insights. The internship can start as early as Spring, depending on business needs and your availability, and extend through the summer. 

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge of general agronomy skills such as scouting, crop protection products, crop nutrient products, seed, custom application procedures, mixing procedures, truck driving, and delivering product. 
• Perform all agronomy/seed operations. 
• Monitor and maintain quality of inventory. 
• Regulate and periodic housecleaning processes and record keeping. 
• Assist with repairs and preventative maintenance for all agronomy equipment including legs, conveyors, towers, vehicles, sprayers, floaters, trucks, etc. 
• Provide excellent customer service and assist customers as needed. 
• Work in and keep an environment that is compliant with state, local, and CHS Environmental and Safety policy.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• Currently enrolled in Ag Business, Crop Science, or other Agriculture related degree program. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Software. 

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile.
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands.
• CDL license preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred.

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

If eligibility requirements are met, you may participate in 401(k).

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

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