DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Agronomy Research Plot Technician Internship - Summer 2024 - Bismarck, NDPay: Starting at $17 per hour
Location: Must have the ability to live near the Bismarck, ND area throughout duration of employment.
Relocation: A $1,500 housing stipend offered to qualifying candidates who need to relocate for the duration of the position.
Position Duration: March - August (flexible start and end dates)Responsibilities:
Assist the Answer Plot crews with managing regional plots, including; farm equipment preparation and operation, seed prep, equipment transport, field operations, GIS applications, and some mapping.
Execute foliar applications with a backpack sprayer, tissue samples, root ratings, stand counts and other metadata collection as necessary.
Responsible for accurate mixing and application of fertilizer and/or chemicals per blend sheet specifications.
In accordance with maintenance schedules, policies, and procedures, assist with equipment maintenance and repairs on legs, conveyors, towers, vehicles, sprayers, floaters, trucks, etc.
Provide support for warehouse staff with inventory, seed treatments, and other duties as needed.
Work safely following safety rules, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Keep current on agronomic products, trends, and precision agriculture technologies.We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity