Agronomy Trainee
Summary
CHS Ag Services has an exciting opportunity as an Agronomy Trainee at our Crookston, MN office. In this role, you'll get hands-on experience and structured career development. This position combines technical training, customer interaction, and operational responsibilities to build a strong foundation for future growth in the agricultural industry. You must be detail-oriented with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
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Responsibilities
- Assist Agronomy Production Sales Specialists with crop scouting, soil sampling, and field agronomic problem-solving.
- Use integrated pest management techniques to determine treatment thresholds.
- Generate written reports and present them to supervisor and/or customers.
- Learn the features and benefits of all agronomy products and services assist with over-the-counter sales, and assist with product delivery to customers.
- Learn to perform warehouse and agronomy plant operations.
- Learn and utilize Agris invoicing and inventory management systems.
- Assist in inventory management procedures.
- Learn crop protection product mixing and operation of application equipment.
- Custom Application: Spread Fertilizer and spray crop protection products with a High-wheel sprayer, Floater, Rogator, or Ditch sprayer
- Gain knowledge and experience with Precision Ag.
- Work with patrons and assist them in a courteous and professional manner.
- Work in and keep an environment that is compliant with state, local, and CHS Environmental and Safety policy.
Minimum Qualifications (required)
- 1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations
Additional Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- Internship in Grain Procurement, Agronomy, Crop Scout, or other Ag related internship preferred
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in an Agribusiness program preferred
- Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse