Summer 2026 Loading Operations Intern

Your Job

Koch Fertilizer is seeking two motivated interns to join our Loading & Storage team at our plant in Wever, IA this summer! This internship offers hands-on experience and professional development opportunities in a dynamic industrial environment.

We have two distinct internship roles available: Loader Operator and Shipping Clerk, each providing valuable exposure to operations, safety protocols, and logistics within the fertilizer industry.

The Loader Operator and Shipping Clerk interns will work Monday through Friday 7AM to 4PM.

The internship will start in May and end in early August.

Loader Operator Internship

As a Loader Operator intern, you will have the opportunity to:


* Operate and master loading equipment to safely and efficiently load trucks and railcars with fertilizer products.


* Collaborate with team members and supervisors to coordinate loading activities and ensure smooth, timely operations.


* Participate in safety and training programs to build expertise and maintain compliance with industry best practices.


* Engage in troubleshooting real-time loading issues, gaining hands-on problem-solving experience.

Shipping Clerk Internship

As a Shipping Clerk intern, you will have the opportunity to:


* Support critical administrative and logistical projects that enhance the efficiency of the Shipping and Loading Department.


* Manage carrier and driver check-in processes, including data entry, documentation, and providing timely assistance to drivers.


* Work with logistics systems like KochNT and Bourque to monitor terminal activity and help troubleshoot process challenges.


* Collaborate on filing system improvements and help promote a strong culture of safety and compliance.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Currently enrolled in, or a graduate of a relevant degree, certificate, or workforce training program


* Willing and able to meet the physical requirements of the role:
+ Ability to walk 20,000 steps or more daily on concrete, gravel, and metal grated floors.
+ Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
+ Climbing ladders and stairs to heights in excess of 100 feet.
+ Ladder cages are tight spaces with minimal width, must be able to confidently climb ladders with little room to maneuver.
+ Rapidly climbing over 200 stairs when required.
+ Turning gate and ball valves requiring 50 or more pounds of force up to 10 minutes continuously for gate valves.
+ Turn numerous ball valves at rapid pace at knee level and above head height.
+ Work in extreme temperatures in personal protective equipment (PPE) frequently.
+ Bending, reaching, and working crossbody with tools frequently.
+ Lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
+ Wearing a respirator when/where required to perform inspections/job duties.
+ Entering in and working in confine...