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 Facility Operations Summer Internship Program. IAS 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 "hands on" knowledge and experience in multiple areas of agriculture business while providing the company with operations abilities in a safe, effective manner for the benefit of IAS and its member owners.
Day to day operational duties with possible training opportunities in one or more of the following areas: - Operating crop nutrient and crop protection mixing and blending facilities; utilization of work orders and field maps.
- Preventative maintenance and repair of location equipment and facilities
- Distribution of farm supply products from IAS facilities to the customer; learn dispatching techniques used.
- Warehouse orderliness, housekeeping, and inventory control techniques and procedures.
- Accompany and perform custom application practices and techniques of agronomy products including precision technology.
- Crop scouting techniques and procedures with crop advisor or crop scouting intern.
- Marketing of Innovative Advanced Solutions with a member of the IAS Agronomy Advisor Team.
- Participation in precision ag technology installations with a IAS Precision Ag Tech.
- Grain facility operations of both truck and rail houses including receiving, blending, and load out procedures.
- Weighing, probing samples of, and grading grain per industry standards.
- Learning about grain origination, settlement, and merchandising at location and/or grain merchandising offices.
- Counter sales and store operations experience.
- Participation in company safety training and practicing safety policy & procedures in all assigned tasks.
Requirements Include: - Class A or B CDL with hazmat endorsement or minimally a seasonal CDL; MVR must pass IAS insurance guidelines.
- Strong people skills, good phone etiquette, follows directions, meets deadlines.
Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability: - Requires static strength to lift, push, pull, or carry objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds. Also flexibility to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Also trunk strength and ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time. Some tasks involve repetitive motion.
- Agricultural Environment - Possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agriculture products.
- Personal Protective Equipment may be required for some tasks.
. Date posted: 11/17/2024