Feed Internship

Job Description

We are seeking highly motivated Feed Interns at our Vernon Center, MN location for the summer months of May to August. Our internship experience will offer valuable insight into the livestock feeding industry through mentorship and real-world experiences.

Pay: $16-18/hour, overtime after 40 hours

Five Key Roles:

Learn from Crystal Valley’s Experienced Staff

Work alongside management, operations, and sales to learn all aspects of the livestock feeding industry

Learn the complete feed manufacturing process from receiving of ingredients to the delivery of feed

Understand and ensure compliance with bio-security procedures and controls

Provide First Class Customer Service

Provide superior service to existing customers and make calls to potential new customers

Understand and create feed ration formulas

Assist in creating feed budgets and nutrition plans for customers

Assist with livestock sourcing

Engage in Real Life Work Experiences

Understand inventory management

Learn forward contracting of feed ingredients

Learn the ingredients souring and purchasing process

Assist with the receiving, loading and delivery of bulk and bag feed

Attend Internship Networking/Development Opportunities

Attend training, professional development and continuing education opportunities

Attend all feed team meetings

Sharpen your professional development/soft skills

Other

Live the Crystal Valley brand by demonstrating a commitment to doing what’s right, a solid work ethic, a strong sense of ownership, a passion for excellence, and treats others with respect

Be personally responsible for the safety of self and others

Perform other tasks as assigned

Spend time in other divisions and locations to further understand the cooperative system

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn other key operational computer programs

Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing

Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities

Ability to remain goal-driven in a fast-paced environment

Excellent organizational skills including multi-tasking, planning, and prioritizing

Ability to work both as a team member and independently, while being self-motivated and self-directed

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, employees, supervisors, and suppliers

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

Valid driver’s license

Meet the driver qualification standards set by the self-insured group in which the cooperative is a member

Pre-employment drug testing required

Comply with Crystal Valley’s Drug and Alcohol Policy

Ability to obtain seasonal CDL

Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a degree in Animal Science or other Agriculture related degree program

Agricultural or Ag retail background preferred

Desire to serve livestock producers, agribusinesses and others involved in the agriculture industry

Willingness to work long hours to serve our customers

Basic equipment operation skills

Must get it, want it, and have the capacity to perform (GWC)

About Crystal Valley:

Our Core Values:

Commitment to doing what's right

Solid work ethic

Strong sense of ownership

Passion for excellence

Treat others with respect

If you possess these attributes, then Crystal Valley would be a great fit for you!

Crystal Valley is a full-service cooperative with 220 full-time employees in 16 locations serving the needs of livestock producers and crop farmers in south central Minnesota and northern Iowa.

Our knowledgeable staff provides superior service to our customers with high-quality products, facilities, and equipment in our core businesses of agronomy, energy, feed, and grain.