CHS Inc: Crop Scout Intern

CHS Inc.

is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world.

We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world.

Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries.

At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.SummaryCHS Ag Services has an exciting opportunity in our Country Operations retail division.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Crop Scout Internprogram.

You will work with Farmers, ranchers, and producers.

You must be detail oriented with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.You will gain knowledge and experience, through on-the-job training, of all aspects of agronomy operations, agronomy sales & marketing techniques, agronomy consulting services, and cooperative philosophy needed to promote the sale of products to growers.ResponsibilitiesAssist Agronomy Production Sales Specialists with crop scouting, soil sampling, and field agronomic problem solving.Use integrated pest management techniques to determine treatment thresholds.Generate written reports and present them to supervisor and/or customers.Learn the features and benefits of all agronomy products and services assist with over-the-counter sales, and assist with product delivery to customers.Learn to perform warehouse and agronomy plant operations.Learn and utilize Agris invoicing and inventory management systems.Assist in inventory management procedures.Learn crop protection product mixing and operation of application equipment.Gain knowledge and experience with Precision Ag.Work with patrons and assist them in a courteous and professional manner.Work in and keep an environment that is compliant with state, local and CHS Environmental and Safety policy.Minimum Qualifications (required)1+ years in Sales and/or Business DevelopmentHigh School Diploma or GEDProficient in MS OfficeProduction agriculture experience or understandingAdditional QualificationsAssociates or Bachelors degree in an Agribusiness programInternship in Grain Procurement, Agronomy, Crop Scout, or other Ag related internshipCommercial Drivers LicenseCertified Applicator CertificateCHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Effective January 6, 2020, the U.S.

Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires employers to conduct a pre-employment verification full query against the newly established License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse prior to beginning employment in a position that requires a valid commercial drivers license (CDL).

Candidates seeking employment in a position that requires a commercial motor vehicle license must voluntarily enter their information into the FMCSA and must provide disclosure authorization, at the time of offer, to CHS or an authorized third-party agent of CHS to verify information.