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Crop Scout Intern - New Century FS - Brooklyn, IA
Brooklyn, MD
Job/Internship Description
New Century FS is headquartered in Grinnell, Iowa with thirteen branches in Central Iowa. New Century FS has about 210 employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 4,500 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, energy, and precision farming. New Century FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENTPerforms regular inspections of customer crop fields to monitor crop health and ongoing conditions. Provides inspection reports and customer service in a timely and accurate manner to increase customer satisfaction and maintain the reputation and profitability of the organization.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSDrives company vehicle to designated customer crop field locations.Inspects fields using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques and GPS technology to identify weeds, insects, diseases, and other yield limiting threats.Documents and/or photographs all findings, completes inspection reports, and provides reports to agronomy specialist and customers.Discusses results with both the agronomy specialist and customers to answer additional questions and add value to the service.Attends scheduled technical training sessions and meetings Assists with additional agricultural retail operational duties as time allows OTHER JOB FUNCTIONSSupports and contributes to total company goals and objectives through collaboration efforts.Responsible for operating and maintaining the assigned vehicle according to company standards, adheres to the uniform policy, and maintains the appropriate professional image.Follows GROWMARK's Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.Performs all other duties as assignedREQUIREMENTSNormally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and posses a basic understanding of production agriculture.Must be at least 18 years of age.Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, a satisfactory driving record, and the ability to travel independently as needed.Occasionally exposed or required to work in extreme weather conditions. (hot, cold, wet, etc.)Must be able to walk crop fields and conduct visual inspections of crops.Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK's policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position. We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.
Position Summary
Company
Growmark
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Type
Full Time
Period of Employment
Open
Type of Compensation
Paid
College Credits Earned
No
Tuition Assistance
No
Required Student Status
Open
Preferred Majors
Other
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