at Nutrien Ag Solutions, Inc in Hoopeston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
At Nutrien, our purpose is Feeding the Future and we do so with safety, inclusion, integrity and results as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.
Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien,the largest crop inputs company in the world. As part of our collective mission of Feeding the Future, Nutrien Ag Solutions provides full-acre solutions through our trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; ProvenSeed and Dyna-GroSeed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services.
We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, act with integrity, and who support inclusion.
Working at Nutrien Ag Solutions will provide you an opportunity to help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company canbe, andgrow your career.
This position is for a Summer 2023 internship which will last approximately 12 weeks.
The goal of this Internship is to provide the intern with valuable training from salesman and agronomists studying and identifying pressures in the field, and to contribute to efforts toward building local data on our products. This paid internship will provide students with exposure to agronomics, sales, operations, customer service and more.
What you will do:
Provide accurate scouting reports and recommendations based on crop stages and weed identification (in coordination with branch manager and crop consultant)
Assist in product deliveries to customers, with timeliness, effective communication, and required paperwork
Support crop consultants with seed treatment, including deliveries and tracking seed inventory
Assist in loading/mixing/applying pesticides, gaining understanding of the importance of including proper adjuvants, mixing order, temperature, other field/weather conditions potentially influencing application
Assist with Loveland and proprietary product trials
Other duties as assigned
What you will bring:
Must live within a daily driving distance of a Nutrien location as housing assistance is not provided - locations can be viewed at
Currently pursuing a degree in an Agriculture related program with a graduation date of Aug 2023 or later
Willing and able to work outside in field and warehouse environments
Excellent interpersonal, communication, planning, problem solving, and organizational skills
Must be a self-motivated team player with the desire to succeed
Exceptional time management skills
Proficient use of computer programs, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Valid driver's license
Must pass pre-employment drug screen
Able to work additional hours to meet business demands
Are you a good match? Apply today!
The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn suggested does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure.
Nutrien Ag Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics
This job will remain posted until filled.In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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The company is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics
