Agronomist Intern

Heritage Cooperative is always looking for friendly, outgoing, customer-service driven employees. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are constantly thinking outside of the box for new ways to make working at Heritage Cooperative attractive to our current and prospective employees. If you see yourself as a future Agronomist Intern with Heritage Cooperative, apply TODAY at www.heritagecooperative.com/Careers!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Serve as a positive representation of Heritage Cooperative’s Core Values

• Provide Superior Customer Service
• Highest Standards of Integrity and Trust
• Continuous Improvement
• Being a Good Partner

This internship will provide an opportunity to learn and experience key crop protection products from both a technical agronomic perspective and as an applicator. How and why these products are positioned with a grower, when and how they are applied to the crop, and demonstrating the benefits to the grower will all be well understood by the interns at the conclusion of the internship.

Interns will leave the experience with foundational knowledge of herbicide programs from both corn and soybean, as well as basic and highly managed plant health and fertility programs. Basic crop physiology, integrated pest management, and fertility strategies will also be practiced in the field on a daily basis as a part of this experience.

Abide by all safety regulations to ensure safety of oneself, coworkers and customers.

Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Required to wear PPE when applying crop protection products in field; Ability to lift fifty pounds; Ability and desire to work outdoors; Ability to operated small tractors and other plot equipment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Driver License, with acceptable driving record

High School Diploma or equivalent

Previous industry experience or in school for an agricultural degree

Questions? Contact recruiter@heritagecooperative.com

DISCLAIMER

The job description is not intended to cover or describe all tasks, duties and responsibilities the employee may be required to be asked to perform. Heritage Cooperative retains the right to change or add new tasks, duties and responsibilities at any time, with or without notice to the employee.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Evidence of work authorization upon employment is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Completion of USCIS form I-9 will be required in order to verify employment eligibility within 3 business days of the first day of employment.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Heritage Cooperative provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Heritage Cooperative complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Heritage Cooperative expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Heritage Cooperative’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including termination.