About the role#
Heartland Co-op is hiring an Operations Intern for the Winter 2027 term. This is a part-time, paid, on-site position based in Winterset, Iowa. You will work across our facilities to handle commodities and maintain our equipment.
What you'll do#
- Receive, store, and load commodities like grain, fertilizer, chemicals, seed, and feed.
- Operate end loaders, forklifts, and conveyors to load trucks, trailers, rail cars, and barges.
- Assist with scale operations and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Monitor grain quality by checking temperature cables, fan usage, and dryer output.
- Mix and prepare liquid or dry fertilizer and chemical products for customer delivery.
- Perform routine maintenance and housekeeping in elevators, mills, and warehouses.
- Inspect locomotives and barges before loading to ensure safety and cleanliness.
- Keep detailed logs of facility operations and maintenance activities.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an agriculture-related program.
- A valid driver's license.
- Commercial insurability.
- Ability to lift or move up to 100 pounds.
- Comfort working in outdoor weather conditions and around moving mechanical parts.
Location & details#
- Location: Winterset, Iowa.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time, paid internship.
About Heartland Co-op
Heartland Co-op is a farmer owned cooperative based in Clive, Iowa. Founded in 1987, the company operates facilities in more than seventy communities across the state. It provides products and services to local farmers in areas such as grain, agronomy, seed, petroleum, and feed. The organization employs between 501 and 1,000 people.
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