GROWMARK Grain Merchandising and Origination Internship - Total Grain Marketing - Effingham, IL

COMPANY: Total Grain Marketing

HIRING MANAGER: Terry Probst

LOCATION: Effingham, IL

SALARY: $20/Hour

BENEFITS: We are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees and encourage our interns to start planning for retirement early by offering them the opportunity to participate in our 401(k) plan.

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability of the company, its owners, and their customers, while enacting measures to help the environment and the greater good.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Under the direction and guidance of the Merchandising Manager, the intern will learn and successfully complete tasks associated with the merchandising desk while working on a business-related project.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Learn about and track cash basis value changes.

• Assist with updating the bid sheets supplied to our producers daily.
  
  
• Collaborate with the Merchandising Manager to assist facility managers with planning, analysis, and marketing of current house stocks and future shipping needs.
  
  
• Work with the Merchandising Manager and Business Manager to complete a project for better analytics of our company.
  
  
• Build upon professional relationships with current customers and end users.
  
  
• Prospect new customers and help with origination.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Follow all OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply, while conducting themselves according to the Total Grain Marketing employee handbook.
  
  
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• In good academic standing at the time of the internship at a 2-year or 4-year school, pursuing a degree in Agriculture or a Business-related degree
  
  
• Demonstrates essential abilities, including collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision-making, and skill development.
  
  
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
  
  
• Ability to travel independently and overnight.
  
  
• Occasionally exposed or required to:
  
  
• Noisy conditions
  
  
• Working conditions may include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards, with appropriate safety measures.
  
  
• Work at varying heights, including climbing on grain bins, legs, and other structures.

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE

• We value relationships and people first and foremost.
  
  
• We are a company that is committed to being an innovation leader in the agriculture industry.
  
  
• We emphasize sustainability practices and stewardship of our resources.
  
  
• We enjoy access to in-house training and leadership development opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.