About the role#
Heartland Co-op is looking for an Operations Intern to join our team in Carlisle, Iowa. This is a paid, full-time, on-site internship focused on the daily operations of our farming facilities. You will gain hands-on experience handling commodities, managing inventory, and maintaining equipment across our grain, agronomy, and marine operations.
What you'll do#
- Receive, store, and load commodities like grain, fertilizer, chemicals, and seed.
- Operate equipment including end loaders, forklifts, and conveyors.
- Assist with scale operations and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Prepare trailers, rail cars, and barges for loading by inspecting for debris and securing lids.
- Monitor grain quality by tracking temperature cables, fan usage, and dryer output.
- Help mix and deliver fertilizer and chemical products to customers.
- Perform routine maintenance and general housekeeping at the facility.
- Maintain detailed logs and records for dock and maintenance activities.
- Assist with barge unloading using backhoes and conveyor systems.
What you'll need#
- A high school education.
- A valid driver's license and commercial insurability.
- Ability to lift or move up to 100 pounds.
- Comfort working outdoors and near moving mechanical parts.
- Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch while performing tasks.
Location & details#
- Location: Carlisle, Iowa.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time internship.
- This role involves exposure to various weather conditions, loud noise, and physical labor.
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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