OBJECTIVE: 12-week internship with exposure to Pipestone and all it entails- frequent travel to different Pipestone locations required. The FarmStats records intern will assist Account Specialists with managing and analyzing records and data for wean to finish pork producers. Communication with field supervisors and veterinarians to effectively support all aspects of daily pork production is also required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (other duties as assigned)

Understand Pipestone and all it entails Work directly with swine producers to provide accurate and timely pork production records and industry expertise. Expand and foster existing clientele and relationships. Provide great attention to detail and data integrity. Understand the basics of nutrition, feed budgets, and livestock production. Communicate effectively and professionally with swine producers, feed mills and nutritionists. Continually fill in as needed; multi-tasking will be required routinely

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
Education:  
In pursuit of 2 or 4-year degree helpful but not required

Experience:
Microsoft Excel and/or Access.
Prior customer service experience and a livestock background will be helpful, but not required.

Work Environment:
80% office 20% farm.
Agricultural swine environment in rural area.
Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas.
Gestation, farrowing, and small swine care processes.

Physical Requirements:
Standing, walking and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day
Frequent bending, reaching, squatting and kneeling
Frequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
Frequent lifting of objects weighing 3-20 pounds
Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move
Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move with the assistance of another person as needed
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to attend and participate in meetings of various lengths\

Additional Requirements:

Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to get to work/meetings

Must be willing to attend early morning or evening meetings as needed.

Must be willing to travel overnight to other Pipestone locations periodically.