Job Description Hefty Seed Company is a progressive, rapidly growing agriculture retailer that is offering agronomy internships at some of our locations. We are looking for someone with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment while practicing safety. The desired candidate will have a positive attitude, excellent follow through skills and great verbal and written communication.
Description of Duties Count inventory Load/unload delivery trucks. Confirm receiving/transfer of products and quantities. Put away product promptly and keep stock organized. Participate in agronomy trainings. Assist with AgPhd Field Day. Answer phones and greet customers. Put up field signs. Assist with customer load-out. Safely operate forklift and other equipment. Confirm paperwork, products and quantities. Protect customer vehicle form damage Ride along to scout fields. Take soil and leaf sampling after properly trained by Agronomist. Perform housekeeping duties. Provide upkeep and maintenance of interior and exterior condition of warehouse such as sweeping floors, mopping containment, washing walls, cleaning and painting containment, covering product with cardboard, etc. Maintain appearance of office by cleaning and restock bathrooms, vacuuming carpeting, mopping floors, washing window and glass doors, and emptying trash. Sweep concrete walks and shovel snow and remove ice buildup. Wash and vacuum interior and exterior of site vehicles and complete vehicle log. Maintain grounds by weeding, spraying, fertilizing and mowing. Perform other duties as assigned relating to operation of the Hefty Seed Company site. *Interns and seasonal employees are not allowed to: 1. Make chemical or seed recommendations. 2. Pump bulk chemical. Details – Job to begin between March 1 st or May 15 th depending on your school year. Job will run up to either August 1 st or August 15 th . You will have access to company pickup to drive as needed during the workday. You will have evaluation meetings with the senior agronomist/supervisor at your store.
Hours (approximately 55 hours per week) Monday – Friday 7am-5:30pm
Saturday 7am-noon +
Plus extra hours as needed
Compensation dependent upon prior experiences including prior internships.
