GROWMARK Agronomy Intern - GROWMARK FS, LLC - Phelps, NY

Salary range: $18.50 – $19.00 per hour.

About the role

GROWMARK FS is an agricultural cooperative headquartered in Milford, Delaware, with branches across New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The cooperative serves approximately 13,000 customers and operates in seed, agronomy, energy, crop protection, precision agriculture, and custom application. This internship provides hands-on experience in agronomy operations under the direction of location management, preparing you for a future career in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in agronomy field and operations.
• Assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Visit FS locations and customers to build professional relationships.
• Operate field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting.
• Apply crop nutrition and crop protection products.
• Learn ordering, receiving, and inventory control processes.
• Follow GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct, Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, and DOT policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a degree or certification from a community college, technical college, or university and be in good academic standing at the time the internship begins.
• Must have the ability to obtain a CDL and commercial applicator’s license with required endorsements, a satisfactory driving record, and a valid medical card.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Must be able to travel independently and overnight when necessary.
• Frequently required to lift 51–70 pounds as needed.
• Frequently exposed to extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, wet, etc.) and may work at various heights or elevated platforms.
• Ability and willingness to participate in required training, including GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional role-specific training.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and essential abilities including communication, customer focus, decision making, and skill development.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with competitive company matching.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Supplemental plans such as accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection.
• Generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and parental leave.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supporting overall well-being.