About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship based in Conroy, Iowa. You will work on-site to support the daily operations of our farming facilities. This role involves hands-on work with commodities like grain, fertilizer, chemicals, and seed. You will help keep our site running safely and efficiently.
What you'll do#
- Receive, store, and load commodities using equipment like end loaders, forklifts, conveyors, and grain vacuums.
- Assist with scale operations and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Manage grain quality by monitoring temperature cables, fans, and dryer output.
- Prepare and load grain trailers, rail cars, and barges, ensuring lids and seals are secure.
- Inspect locomotives before use to verify fuel levels and general maintenance.
- Assist with scheduling, mixing, and delivering fertilizer, chemicals, and seed to customers.
- Perform routine facility maintenance and housekeeping, including during seasonal slow periods.
- Maintain detailed logs and records for dock operations and maintenance programs.
- Complete other duties as assigned by management.
What you'll need#
- High school education.
- Valid driver's license and commercial insurability.
- Ability to lift and move up to 100 pounds.
- Comfort working in outdoor weather conditions and around moving mechanical parts.
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, and kneeling.
Location & details#
- Location: Conroy, Iowa.
- Term: Rolling.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time 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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