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Join a dynamic midwestern grain company including grain operations and ethanol production as its grain operations manager. Degree strongly preferred along with five or more years of demonstrated grain management experience. All the good modern skills required. Very attractive comp and bene package for the right person. Don't overlook this once in a lifetime opportunity.

Ref # 11-178

Develop and lead all merchandising personnel in a large regional grain and processing operation. Must have all the good trading, risk management and leadership skills with a minimum of 5 years of related managerial experience. Very, very attractive compensation and incentive package. This is an outstanding opportunity.

Ref # 11-181

Midwest based commodity company searching for a Director of Environmental Health and Safety who will be responsible for providing leadership in developing, coordinating and implementing occupational health, safety and environmental strategies, policies and procedures for multiple feed manufacturing and grain handling operations across various states with focus on ensuring effective EHS operations and culture across the organization. Up to 50% travel to facility locations. Pay up to 170K plus incentive DOE. Ideal candidate has 10+ years of EHS leadership experience within the ag industry.

Ref # 02-926

Responsible for buying and selling various commodities, utilizing shuttle freight, DET’s, COT’s, single rail cars and trucks. Responsible for planning, procurement, storage, and processing programs for the company’s interior handling/processing operations and coordinating shipments to suit. May supervise one or more Merchant Trainees. The ideal candidate will be able to receive and digest input from multiple sources, then form and execute a plan in a fast-paced, dynamic global market team-based environment. Prefer 2-5 years’ experience trading agricultural commodities in domestic and/or international markets. Bachelor’s degree required. Salary $70K-125K DUE. Location is Upper West Coast.

Ref # 10-138

Will originate corn and negotiate forward contracts to buyers of distillers grains and assist in devising origination strategies and sales programs.. Will manage logistics and receivables of the ethanol dry mill ethanol plant. Help develop strong rapport with farming community. Ability to work with minimal supervision handling multiple tasks.. Prefer Degree with 1-3 yrs in Origination/Merchandising/Risk Mgt. or Logistics. Previous exp. in corn, soymeal, DG or energy products. Report to GM. location upper Midwest. Salary $65-70K plus annual merit bonus plus full benefits.

Ref # 01-791

Trade commodities listed below, develop other business, have total responsibility for the unit's P/L. Primarily container export business. Have an opinion on the markets every day, develop strategy, arbitrage opportunities, etc. Give instructions/advice to subordinate merchandiser and back office. Develop execution logistics strategy and plan. Be responsible for each trade through inception to final delivery. Travel domestically and internationally as needed. Degree required. 4 years of experience to include trading/merchandising DDG's, Soybean Meal, Bakery Meal, Cottonseed and Cottonseed Meal, Corn Gluten, Canola Meal or similar, with emphasis on container business. Must know truck/rail/logistics. Must have some international trading experience. Midwest. To $115,000 plus bonus.

Ref # 04-087

Will support the Merchandising Mgr. in the trading function. Will handle such functions as processing purchase and sales contracts, prepare shipping orders, invoices, sales contracts, advise manager of various over/under fills. Assist in trading and hedging under direction of manager. Prefer AA or BS Degree or equivalent exp. Must have good communication, and customer service skills. Good opportunity for growth.

Ref # 01-747

Seeking a successful candidate from the grain trading area domestically or internationally to become involved in a software platform providing services to suppliers/buyers/vendors involving software to facilitate shipments and movement of physical commodities less costly in simplifying their overall trading experience. Can home office or work to office on the West Coast. Salary: $100-150k DUE and background and interest. Will generate sales by working together with suppliers/buyers/vendors to arrange for updated software program.

Ref # 01-769

Feed Ingredients Marketing company searching for a Feed Ingredients Merchandiser to add to the team! Ideal candidate can have anywhere from 3 – 15 years of prior experience, preferably experience in gluten feed pellets, wheat midds, DDGs, or rail experience involving feed ingredients. Degree is preferred. Role will be based in Houston, TX and compensation is flexible (base plus incentive) depending upon experience. Full company benefits and relocation provided!

Ref # 02-923

Commodity trading company searching for a Grain Merchandiser for one of their midwest based facilities. This role will be very customer service focused dealing with local farmers and building long term relationships. Candidate must have 1-5 years of merchandising experience and terminal grain experience/shuttle loading knowledge. 60-80K plus bonus DOE. Full relocation and company benefits provided.

Ref # 02-907

Prefer candidate with strong math skills and some related Ag or Financial experience with good relationship building skills. Will be trained in trading, logistics, accounting, QA & sales. BS degree or higher. Prefer agriculture background and prefer a positive, self-motivated individual with good organizational and communication skills. Locations: Vary. Salary: $55-70k plus full benefit program.

Ref # 01-711

Will have responsibility for all business activity within a trading location which will include managing positions, managing necessary futures accounts and handling A/R & A/P. will establish specific business goals, customer relationships and other aspects of the trading business. Midwest location. Salary: $75-125k.

Ref # 01-469

2-5 years experience in merchandising/origination of grain. Accountable for daily trading activity, assisting in arranging freight, negotiation with customers and assist management in cash flow, credit, A/R & A/P. Good growth potential. Report to Senior Manager. Degree. Midwest location. Salary up to 470k + possible bonus.

Ref # 01-470

Work in a team setting to manage company's objectives, taking positions, making purchases and sales, all in order to maximize market share and profitability. Develop a business in a new region and/or with a specific group of commodities. Requires either a little commodity trading experience up to a seasoned trader with proven track record involving feed commodities. New York State....excellent compensation and opportunity to grow.

Ref # 08-959

Responsible for all aspects of production and operations of a soybean crushing plant operation including storage, pellet hulls, load-out, preparation and extraction process. Primary function is to complete the safe and efficient manner in compliance with government regulations. Prefer, at least, 5 years experience in a crush process as a supervisor or manager. Helpful to have working knowledge of SHE policies, rules and procedures. Degree preferred but not necessary. Salary: $100-110k. Midwest location.

Ref # 01-785

Commodity trading company searching for a Superintendent to oversee operations for two grain facilities in Northwestern Nebraska. Ideal candidate will have 2 years of Grain Elevator Superintendent experience, 4 years of grain elevator experience, and experience with multiple facilities. Salary up to 80K depending upon experience. Full company benefits and relocation assistance.

Ref # 02-919

Lead a team in the daily operations activities to receiving, storing and shipping grain....via truck and rail car. Requires 3+ years of a related grain experience with a couple of years of supervisory experience. Knowledge of grain receiving and storage. Mid-Atlantic Region - excellent compensation.

Ref # 08-078

Lead a team in the daily operations activities to include truck and rail car operations of a grain storage facility. Requires 3+ years of a related agriculture experience with a couple of years of supervisory experience. Knowledge of grain receiving and storage. Mid-Atlantic Region - excellent compensation.

Ref # 08-077

This is a new position in a newly acquired business. This is a rare opportunity for someone to create / build the role into what they’d like it to be. This business is a focus growth area of the company and thus the position / person will have the opportunity to grow with the business. In this role the Manager will: Manage and lead the overall day to day cleaning plant operations, Oversee staff of 2 to 4 people, Develop daily operating plan to accommodate customer shipment schedules, Manage customer service – good communication with customers to provide on time shipments that meet quality expectations, Maintenance – mechanical skills to perform repairs and needed, along with leading a preventive maintenance program to minimize down time, Leadership skills to lead the onsite crew, while also working inside a team atmosphere of other company locations in the state, Lead quality control program for outbound product, along with various govt compliance regulations and implementing the onsite safety program. Would like to see a year of operations experience and people management. Grain or ag experience is a plus. Salary 55-70K DUE

Ref # 02-903

Grain/commodities buyer responsible for procuring (negotiating & buy) and contracting (PO/Supplier contract reconciliations, negotiating/correcting inaccuracies on receipts/invoices) for corn, soybeans and wheat from local farmers and elevators. Solid grain/commodities buying experience - knowledge of supply-demand economics, ability to negotiate favorable contracts with strong organization/management skills. South Central Pennsylvania - excellent compensation.

Ref # 08-996

Become the manager of a well established lentil processing facility. In charge of all production and planning, safety, grower relations, etc. Would like an ag related degree and all the good skills with 5 years of processing background. Attractive comp and bene package. Don't overlook this one!

Ref # 11-179

This is a sunflower and bird seed cleaning/processing/packaging facility. Duties include oversight of the maintenance of the facility, receiving, sampling, grading, testing, weighing, unloading, storage, maintaining quality, cleaning and loading out product in support of the Facility’s marketing plan. Maintain the identity preservation of product and keep the facility and office exceptionally clean and suitable for receiving customers. Responsible for Safety, compliance with all regulations at all government levels. Monitor and report location P&L, assist in booking freight, attend and participate in meeting with producers/customers. Ideal experience is feed mill management at a multi-species bagged feed mill. Will also consider plant manager or supervisor experience from manufacturing or other non-ag industries. Looking for a leader. $80,000 to $95,000 DOE. Bonus. Full Relocation.

Ref # 04-088