Intern - PerforMix Nutrition Systems

Come MEAT Us!

Join the Agri Beef team, where our talented people are the foundation of our success. We produce world-renowned Snake River Farms and Double R Ranch beef, which are coveted by top chefs around the globe …. and which you will have discounted access to, becoming the hero of your backyard BBQ’s.

From ranch to table, we are committed to producing the finest beef available. We are more than just a place to work, we are a family!  With ample growth opportunity, competitive wages and benefits, and a strong family culture, we’re here to welcome you home!

Assisting the feed yards with the nutrition and health of growing cattle, PerforMix Nutrition Systems is an Agri Beef subsidiary that assists in developing balanced diets for our cattle-along with other beef and dairy cattle throughout the Northwest-with the guidance of first-class cattle nutritionists. PerforMix develops and produces the highest quality feed supplements on the market. The company is comprised of nutritionists, a logistics fleet, sales force, quality control managers, and administrative support. This team understands that proper nutrition is key to the production of exceptional Northwest beef.

As an intern with PerforMix Nutrition Systems, you will be introduced to the programs and services that we offer to our customers. This role works closely with all aspects of the organization including administration, data and market analysis, production of both dry and liquid supplements, research, and nutritional consulting. Individuals will be located at one of our Idaho (Nampa, Rupert, Fruitland) or Washington (Moses Lake) locations.

Possible fields of involvement include: 

1. Feed Mill

• Operate forklift and move ingredients from different locations
• Pull orders and hand adds and transfer product in DAX
• Complete batching procedures and input data into Excel
• Learn and understand quality control; collect samples during batching process
• Learn and understand sequencing tables and the different batches
• Be able to operate mixer through a batch

2. CES/Maintenance

• Set up pump and motor units for customer locations
• Assist CES technicians in trouble shooting problems at customer locations
• Assist in daily checks at the feedmill
• Learn and understand Maintenance Connection and how preventative maintenance is scheduled at the plant
• Learn and understand Caf Boost setups and how to run equipment at locations; learn the difference between supplement and Caf Boost set ups

3. Transportation

• Learn and understand the importance of sequencing between loads
• Gain knowledge of loading/unloading product into trucks and tanks
• Gain knowledge on DOT regulations that PerforMix fleet must abide by
• Complete pre-trip inspections on trucks prior to loading

4. Sales and Marketing

• Learn standard product mix of PNS line and how to use and sell them
• Understand new customer business application, maps and tax ID form process
• Learn SOPs on account setup, how to place orders, PNS AP, email, call in, pricing parameters for products and how to define market values
• Shadow Nutritionists for relationship building with industry leaders in PNS market space
• Learn the progression of growing a book of business to sustain sales roles

Qualifications:

• Interest in a career path in the agriculture industry, specifically in animal nutrition
• Working toward a degree in Animal Nutrition, Animal Science, Ag Business, or a related degree in the College of Agriculture (preferred)
• Junior, Senior or Graduate level student (preferred)
• Practical hands-on experience working with livestock in the beef or dairy cattle industries (preferred)