About the role#
Heartland Co-op is hiring an Operations Intern to support our farming facility in Fairfield. This is a paid, full-time internship with a rolling term. You will work on-site to assist with the daily handling of commodities and general facility maintenance.
What you'll do#
- Receive, store, and load commodities like grain, fertilizer, chemicals, seed, feed, and petroleum products.
- Operate equipment including end loaders, forklifts, and grain-loading tools.
- Assist with scale operations and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Monitor grain storage conditions, including temperature and equipment usage.
- Load and unload trailers, rail cars, and barges, ensuring all vessels are inspected for debris or leaks.
- Assist in scheduling, mixing, and delivering fertilizer and chemical products.
- Perform routine maintenance and housekeeping in elevators, warehouses, and shops.
- Maintain detailed logs and records for facility operations.
What you'll need#
- High school education.
- Valid driver's license and commercial insurability.
- Ability to lift or move up to 100 pounds.
- Comfort working in outdoor weather conditions, around moving parts, and in environments with dust or vibrations.
- Ability to climb, balance, kneel, and crouch as needed for facility tasks.
Location & details#
- Location: Fairfield, Iowa.
- 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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