Are you our next feed manufacturing intern?
Do you have a passion for grain, feed milling, and operating systems?
Do you want to learn alongside industry leaders in a friendly and positive work environment?
If so, we want to talk to you.
NEW Cooperative is a leading agricultural cooperative providing innovative solutions and services to our customers in North, Central, and Western Iowa.
We're seeking the right individual to join our team as a summer feed manufacturing intern.
You'll deep-dive into the equipment and operations side of feed milling and production.
You will cover our eleven high-tech, commercial mills and be responsible for providing solutions and information to our feed team, which may include:
Batch mixing and grinding. Work with computer automated equipment to produce feedOperate and regulate computer systems. Work with PLC's and desktop systems to manage and track the milling processGather, deliver and implement data to drive company performanceRegulatory compliance overviewInterpret and implement customer-specified formulations and quality guidelines.Evaluate feed production processes for potential efficienciesEquipment maintenance Scheduling and tracking feed transportation fleet.
NEW Cooperative is committed to providing the valuable learning experience that takes place in a successful internship.
As part of your internship experience, you will be assigned a project(s) to plan and complete, which may include conducting research, interviews and testing ideas.
This is your opportunity to learn hands-on!
The topic of the project will be determined based on your interests and available opportunities within the company.
Other opportunities and experiences will also occur, which may include:
Actively-involved mentorComprehensive company onboarding and safety trainingInternship-specific trainingJob shadows with feed production, accounting, and transportation teamsNetworking with company and industry leadersJob shadows in other departments as desired, including grain, agronomy, energy, and accounting/financeIndustry tours, field trips, and outings with fellow NEW internsOther learning opportunities as the season, time, and your interests allow
It is vitally important that you are team-oriented, hard working, and have strong communication, leadership and time-management skills.
Applicants must have a valid driver's license and should be working towards a 4-year college degree in agriculture, precision ag/ag systems technology, and/or milling sciences.
You do not need to have past feed mill experience, but you must have a strong willingness to learn throughout the summer!
Feed manufacturing interns can anticipate a competitive hourly wage with paid overtime.
Previous feed interns at NEW have earned $7500-$11,000 during their internships!
This position also offers competitive benefits, including:
Not from the area?
Ask about our housing assistance options!Uniform allowanceAccess to company vehicle, as neededReasonable time-off requests accommodated
This is your opportunity to join the NEW Cooperative team and maximize your learning opportunities!
Employment contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screenings.