2021 Spring Agricultural Experience Program
Seasonal Help INNOVATIVE AG SERVICES CO posted 3 weeks ago in Grain Email JobJob Description
IAS is looking for candidates who are enthusiastic about acquiring experience within the agriculture industry in the following areas: Operations, Transportation or Location Customer Service, at a variety of locations. Ideal candidates are typically current student professionals, or high school students, who are interested in studying within in an agricultural program and looking to gain entry-level work experience within the industry. Must be at least 18 years of age or older to apply and be considered. The duration of the program will be from mid-March 2021 to the end of June 2021.
Job Descriptions
Innovative Ag Services offers experience within the following departments below.
Customer Service – Provides customer service and accurate accounting functions at the location for the benefit of IAS and its member owners.
Major Accountabilities: The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.
- Conduct counter sales and process incoming calls in a friendly, courteous manner.
- Conduct weighing of grain and farm supply products; grading of incoming grain.
- Assist in the processing of daily location grain tickets when needed.
- Communication of grain transactions and transportation needs.
- Inventory control, physical count and accurate billing.
Operations – Provides operation service support at the location for the benefit of IAS and its member owners.
Major Accountabilities: The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.
- Operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities as assigned.
- Assist and follow preventative maintenance activities and record.
- Assist with the distribution of farm supply products and grain when assigned.
- Follow company policies and procedures regarding safety and conduct.
- Create a positive, professional image to customers and community.
Transportation – Provides safe and efficient transportation of commodities and farm supply products for the benefit of IAS and its member owners.
Major Accountabilities: The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and/or the ability to obtain additional proper licensure to haul for IAS (example – Class A or Seasonal CDL license).
- Haul agronomy products from fertilizer plant to the farm.
- Operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities as assigned.
- Assist and follow preventative maintenance activities and record.
- Follow company policies and procedures regarding safety and conduct.
- Create a positive, professional image to customers and community.
Additional Requirements and Preferred Abilities for All Positions
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
- Ability to organize, deal with change effectively, and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
- Basic computer skills.
- Strong people skills, good phone etiquette, follows directions, meets deadlines.
- Ideal candidates are typically current student professionals, or high school students who are interested in studying within in an agricultural program and looking to gain entry-level work experience within the industry.
Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability:
- Requires static strength to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds. 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.
Innovative Ag Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
