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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

Commodity trading company searching for a grain merchandiser trainee to add to a grain facility in Nebraska. Candidate will support business development and growth and will seek to turn ideas and opportunities into practical programs. This includes pursuing growth through expanded presence in existing markets, developing existing market niches and pursing new markets. Ideal candidate has an ag background, college degree, and a merchandising internship under their belt. 50-55K.

Ref # 02-921

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

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

Originate specialty varieties of wheat from local producers and sell primarily to end-users. Main market is the PNW. Extensive on-farm and onsite visits to producers and end users, trade show attendance, etc. to grow the business. Coordinate logistics of truck, rail, and barge freight. Work with Merchandising Manager and GM to develop and utilize market information. BS degree required. More than 3 years of grain merchandising experience. Must have experience merchandising wheat. Extremely competitive salary.

Ref # 04-080

Grain company searching for a location manager for their Indiana grain facility. The key objective of this position is to safely and profitably manage a facility, while executing sales and growth in the market. Qualified candidates MUST have a merchandising background and experience managing a P&L. Full relo and company benefits provided. 110K+ depending upon experience.

Ref # 02-920

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

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

Responsible for daily trading activity for feed grains into feedlots, feedmills, ethanol plants, etc., in west central United States. Will manage freight (primarily truck) futures accounts, AP/AR, cash positions, etc. Prefer 3-5 years feed grain trading experience, preferably feed lot trading. Midwest location. Salary: $100-150k + bonus.

Ref # 01-694

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

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

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

Plan and assist with the supervision of a maintenance staff conducting repairs on operating equipment. Schedule maintenance and conduct meetings to schedule down time. Should be familiar with CMMS/EPAC software systems. Will be responsible for complying with all co standards & gov't regulations. Mechanical education desired, but not required. Need 2-5 yrs. exp. in maintenance planning and have strong mechanical/troubleshooting skills. Salary at $80-83K + depending upon experience plus merit bonus. Western location.

Ref # 01-770

Responsible for all areas of the day-to-day of a large export grain facility. Prefer 8-10 years experience in operations of managing anywhere from 5-10 supervisors, maintenance, shift supervisors, quality, clerical. Responsible for all day-to-day operations, overseeing and managing compliance of government policies and procedures. Prefer degree or equivalent experience. Salary: $125k+.

Ref # 01-774

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

Planning, forecasting and executing shipments of containers, totes and drums for a food grade warehouse. Manage inventory, coordinate inbound/outbound truck logistics, freight pricing for customers. Coordinate quality requirements from customers with company lab and operations team. BS preferred, but would consider in lieu 5+ years experience working in logistics or warehousing. Prefer logistics or food grade warehouse exp, and consider ability to organize multiple tasks to meet delivery. Need strong problem solving, and communication skills. Some travel. Salary to $58K plus bonus.

Ref # 01-773