Feed/Agricultural Operations Intern

, Iowa

Office Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

PERFORMANCE SKILLS:

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate reasoning.
Excellent communication, writing and critical thinking skills.
Manage time and effectively prioritize work tasks.
Work collaboratively, exhibit effective social and interpersonal communication skills.
Resourceful and innovative in finding solutions to problems.
Flexible and adapt to changing business surroundings.

TECHNICAL SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participate in calls and surveys with customers and ensuring their needs are met.
Develop in-store selling skills.
Observe and assist customers with their needs and learn how to efficiently take customer over-the-phone orders.
Learn what it takes to keep our warehouse appropriately stocked.
Spend time in the feed warehouse getting familiar with sellable products and strategies.
Some of your responsibilities will include but are not limited to assisting with the following: work as applicable on equipment in our shop, deliveries to the field, mix plant order fulfillment, ticketing/inputting work orders, sprayer routing, and, if time permitting, receive an overview of our precision ag program.

REQUIREMENTS:

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter attitude
Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas
High level of attention to detail
Valid driver’s license is required

THIS DESCRIPTION DOES NOT LIST ALL DUTIES. INTERN MAY BE ASKED TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES BY THE STAFF OR SUPERVISOR. INTERN WILL BE EVALUATED ON PERFORMANCE OF THE PROJECTS LISTED AS WELL AS INTERACTION WITH EMPLOYEES AND CLIENTS. ON-SITE HOURS WILL BE NEGOTIATED WITH EACH CANDIDATE.

SAFETY EXPECTATIONS, INCLUDING HARASSMENT, SHOULD BE REVIEWED WITH THE HOST.

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