The Lucknow District Co-operative Inc has an opening for an Agronomy Summer Student.

Summary

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

Purpose and Summary Statement

Serves as the Agronomy Operations intern, trains and assists with general Agronomy functions to learn the foundation of the system and industry prepare for future career.

Main Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience in agronomy field and operations.
• Assist with facility operations.
• Visit FS locations and customers building professional relationships.
• Assist with field research and crop monitoring equipment and technology for scouting.
• Apply crop nutrition and crop protection products.
• Gain understanding and experience with ordering, receiving, and inventory control. 

Other Job Functions

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Must be pursuing a degree or certification from a community college, technical college or university and in good academic standing at time the internship begins.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently.
• Demonstrates essential abilities including communication, customer focus, decision making, and skill development.
• Must have and maintain a valid G driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Must be able to travel independently.
• May be required to work extended hours, particularly during peak seasons.
• Frequently exposed and required to work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, wet, etc.), as well as working at various heights or elevated platforms.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and is in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

The Lucknow District Co-operative Inc. is located on Huron County Road #1, south of Lucknow, was established in 1944 and is owned by more than 1,800 local people. The co-operative provides customers of Huron and Bruce Counties with livestock feed, agronomy products and services, consumer goods, including hardware and clothing, petroleum and propane products and services. It is a shareholder-owner of GROWMARK, Inc. and markets products and services under the FS banner.

Applicants can submit their resume in person to Kim Lawlor
or by email to [email protected]