GROWMARK Exploring Agriculture Agronomy Operations Intern

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City: Findlay

State: OH

LOCATION:

Findlay Ohio area

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Serves as the Agronomy Operations intern under the direction of location management; trains and assists with general Agronomy functions to learn the foundation of the System and industry and prepare for a future career.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Hands-on experience in agronomy field and operations.
• Assistwith facility and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Visit FS locations and customers building professional relationships.
• Operate field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting.
• Apply crop nutrition and crop protection products.
• Gain understanding and experience with ordering, receiving, and inventory control.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be pursuing a degree or certification from a community college, technical college or university and in good academic standing at time the internship begins, with preferred candidates going into their first or second year of college at the time of the internship.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently.
• Demonstrates essential abilities including communication, customer focus, decision making, and skill development.
• Must have andmaintaina valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Must be able to travel independently and overnight when necessary.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in varying weather conditions, as well as working at various heights or elevated platforms.
• Ability and willingness toparticipatein required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures andadditionaltraining as it relates to the requirements of the position.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

• Participate in allExploring AgricultureInternship Program activities.
• Attendonerequired internship event:
• May17-18, 2027: Orientation Meeting (Bloomington, IL)
• Submit weeklyactivity reports.
• Focus on an operational projectto improve efficiencies for the business.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

If you enjoy being outside and are interested in gaining hands-on Agronomy experience, then wecan’twait to talk to you! We are looking for an Exploring Agriculture Agronomy Operations Internwhois eager to goabove and beyondto helpour customers.A few key areas of emphasis include:

• Operate field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting.
• Assistwith facility and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Visit FS locations and customers,building professional relationships.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

• You are pursuing a degree or certification from a community college, technical college,or university.
• You are in good academic standing.

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE:

• We value relationships and peoplefirst and foremost.
• We are a company that is committed to being an innovation leader in the agriculture industry.
• We emphasize sustainability practices and stewardship of our resources.
• We enjoy access to in-house training and leadership development opportunities.

WHAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT US:

The GROWMARK Exploring Agriculture Internship Program is in its14thyear. The program has given students the opportunity to explore career paths and develop professionally; many ofwhomstill call the GROWMARK System “home” today!

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

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SECURING YOUR FUTURE, ONE BENEFIT AT A TIME.

Our benefits packages aredesigned to support every aspect of our employees’ well-being—from health plans to life insurance, robust retirement plans, and more.We provide benefits that meet their needs today while also ensuring a secure future.

Offerings may include, but are not limited to:

UNITED STATES:

• Fully Funded Pension*
• 401(k) & Employer Match
• HSA & Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Identity Protection

*The pension plan is subject to individual company participation. Those who do not participate in the pension plan enjoy a higher 401(k) employer match.

**Some benefits are subject to the hiring company.

CANADA:

• RRSP
• Life Insurance
• Disability

*Benefit eligibility may be dependent on employment type

Nearest Major Market: Lima
Nearest Secondary Market: Findlay
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