GROWMARK Exploring Agriculture Safety Intern - Evergreen FS - Bloomington, IL

SALARY: $19.00/hour

BENEFITS: We are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees and encourage our interns to start planning for retirement early by offering them the opportunity to participate in our 401(k) plan.   

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:

The Safety Intern will support Evergreen FS’s safety, maintenance, and operational improvement initiatives for the Summer of 2027. This internship provides hands-on experience with asset management, preventive maintenance programs, digital inspections, and operational technology systems that help improve safety, equipment reliability, and overall efficiency.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Assist with routine safety inspections and workplace safety audits to help maintain a safe work environment.

Support safety documentation, inspection records, and maintenance tracking activities.

Help ensure equipment, facilities, and vehicles are maintained in accordance with company safety standards.

Assist with preventive maintenance programs and safety-related reporting.

Participate in hazard identification, incident prevention, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Support the development and delivery of safety training materials and employee communications.

Observe and document safety practices, identifying opportunities to improve compliance and awareness.

Travel to company locations to support safety, maintenance, and operational improvement projects.

Gain exposure to environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs and regulatory requirements.

Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

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, with preferred candidates going into their first or second year of college at the time of the internship.

Interest in safety, maintenance, operations, technology, or process improvement.

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Valid driver's license and willingness to travel independently and overnight as needed.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

Participates in all Exploring Agriculture Internship Program activities.

Ability to work a minimum of 9-10 weeks over the Spring or Summer season. 

Attends one required GROWMARK internship event:

• May 17-18, 2027: Orientation Meeting (Bloomington, IL)

Submits weekly activity reports.

Focuses on an operational project to improve efficiencies for the business.

WHY JOIN US?

Gain hands-on experience in agronomy operations while exploring career opportunities within the FS and GROWMARK System. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, build industry connections, develop practical skills, and complete meaningful projects that prepare you for a future career in agriculture.

 
We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.
 
Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.