What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internship - Crop Production Intern position at Effingham Equity?
Job Description
Job Description
Description : About The Equity
The Equity is an independent ag cooperative headquartered in Effingham, Illinois and has over 500 employees. Our market area currently includes 22 locations and covers central Illinois and southwest Indiana. The Equity has five divisions including : Agronomy, Grain, Feed & Livestock, Energy, and two Retail Stores, plus a Precision Agronomy dealership as well as a cutting-edge drone sprayer business. The Equity’s mission is to deliver value to our customers through operational excellence, providing information, exploring opportunities, and supporting profitable roles for producers.
Location : Effingham
Reports to : Location Manager
Salary : $16-21 / hour
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Leadership Characteristics :
- College student pursing a degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Ag Business or related field
- Shows attention to detail and able to multi-task
- Has a self-motivating personality as well as team-building skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Key Responsibilities :
1. Follow all established personnel and safety policies and procedures
2. Make deliveries of seed, fertilizer and crop protection products
3. Custom application of fertilizer
4. Scout fields for weeds, insects and disease
5. Fill anhydrous ammonia tanks
6. Work with salesman and applicators to learn about their careers
7. Participate in agronomy training sessions, field days and internship program
8. Build agronomy product knowledge regarding pests, crop protection and fertilizer
9. Obtain a CDL and other licensing as needed
Travel : The employee may be required to travel to other facilities in The Equity trade area, conferences, educational opportunities, and other job-related activities.
Other Duties : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.
Effingham Equity shall not be liable for, shall not pay, and expressly rejects and disclaims any and all responsibility or liability for any commission, expense, fee or cost claimed or charged by any recruitment or employment agency, firm, or company in connection with the employment of any candidate selected by Effingham Equity for the position described above unless a written contract is executed by Effingham Equity and such employment agency, firm or company before Effingham Equity makes an offer of employment to such candidate.
Requirements :
Salary : $16 - $21
