Feed Operations Intern

About the role

Agtegra Cooperative is seeking a Feed Operations Intern in Ipswich, SD for the summer of 2027. Agtegra Cooperative is a local agricultural cooperative headquartered in Aberdeen, SD. It is owned by over 7,000 farmers and ranchers, predominantly in North and South Dakota, with a network of over 70 locations and 850 employees. For more information, please visit www.agtegra.com. Gain hands-on experience while working side by side with industry experts through our Agtegra First internship program. With opportunities available across our business, an internship with us enables you to utilize your knowledge in real-world situations.

Position Summary: This position will gain hands-on experience with the day-to-day operations of our feed division while learning about feed products, services, technology, and processes. The position will also assist with production, inventory management, and product handling while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation and maintenance of electronic creep feeder monitors.
• Learn about Agtegra feed products, services, and programs.
• Assist in the coordination of production, distribution, warehousing, and sales of feed products and services.
• Assist in all feed mill operations, and ensure accuracy and precision is held in the mixing process.
• Learn to properly read the diet requirements, followed by the feed mixing and blending process.
• Provide a high level of customer service by displaying courteous, helpful, and knowledgeable interactions with our patrons.
• Performs basic clean-up and preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and accurate loading, unloading, and deliveries of products.
• Follow all PCQI and FSMA regulations.
• Adheres to all safety regulations, requirements, policies and procedures, including OSHA regulations, the vehicle policy and fleet safety program, and DOT regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Enrollment towards relevant agriculture degree.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• English proficiency.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling,