2025 Summer Feed Mill Operations Intern

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Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career with Innovative Ag Services, an equal opportunity employer. As we expand our markets and develop new services, we are looking for talented individuals to be part of our fast-paced and dynamic team environment. Our business continues to grow with people from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities, coming together for a common goal: to make Innovative Ag Services our customer's preferred business partner.

Our corporate office is located in Monticello, Iowa with 30 additional locations scattered throughout Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. We employ 250 fulltime people in Operations, Transportation, Sales, Grain Merchandising, Management, Customer Service, Accounting, IT, Human Resources and Communications. We also hire an additional 120 seasonal employees and interns throughout the year.

As a progressive leader in the agricultural industry, we offer challenging careers in a variety of areas. From accountants to agronomists, our employees enjoy competitive salaries, an exceptional benefits package and a safety-focused work environment.

All applications are reviewed by Human Resources. If and when your background and availability match the requirements for the position for which you have applied, you may be contacted for an interview.

You must have a valid email address to apply. If you currently do not have an email address.

Innovative Ag Services is an Equal Opportunity employer and is proud to have a drug-free environment. All employment offers are contingent upon applicant successfully completing drug and background screenings.
Job Description
Innovative Ag Services is accepting applications for their 2025 Summer Internship Program. Innovative Ag Services is proud to recruit talented individuals that will be a good fit for us now and as future leaders in agriculture. IAS is confident in having the capabilities to provide the tools and resources to students to learn the ins and outs of a cooperative, as well as assisting with solidifying their career paths within the agricultural sector.

Innovative Ag Services is a full service farm cooperative offering a complete line of supplies and services to meet all of your farm needs. We provide value-added products and services to over 5,000 members in the grain, agronomy, feed, energy and building supply markets. Our 30 locations are located throughout northeast and central Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. IAS ranks as one of the Top Agricultural Cooperatives in Iowa.

Primary Objective: To gain experiential knowledge in multiple areas of agriculture business while providing the company with hands-on feed operations abilities safely and effectively for the benefit of IAS and its member-owners.

Learning and work experiences include but are not limited to:

• Promote the sales of all Innovative Ag Services products and programs.
• Assist feed teams in the distribution of feed products, programs and services.
• Communicate on a regular basis with location team members.
• Assist in feed mill processes including but not limited to grinding, mixing and bagging of feed and feed additives.
• Report to and work with the location customer service person at feed mill as assigned.
• Deliver bagged feed to customers or other IAS locations as assigned.
• Assist in sales and feed marketing opportunities as assigned.
• Any and all other duties assigned.

Preferred Majors: Animal Science or related field of study

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Computer skills including spreadsheet, database, and livestock records software.
• Display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing assignments efficiently.
• Ability to communicate information or ideas effectively in written or oral form.
• Ability to organize, effectively manage change, and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability:

• Agricultural Environment - Possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agriculture products.
• Personal Protective Equipment may be required for some tasks.

. Date posted: 10/24/2024

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