Grain Merchandising and Origination Intern - Total Grain Marketing - Effingham, IL

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 for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

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

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Learn about and track cash basis value changes. Assist with updating bid sheets supplied to our producers daily.
   
• Work with Merchandising Manager in assisting facility managers with planning, analysis, and marketing of current house stocks and future shipping needs.
   
• Work with Merchandising Manager and Business Manager to complete a project for better analytics of our company
   
• Build upon the professional relationship 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 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 climbs on grain bins, legs, etc.

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

WHAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT US
 

The GROWMARK Internship Program has been in existence for 66 years. The program has given over 1,350 students the opportunity to explore career paths and develop professionally; many of which still call the FS GROWMARK System “home” today!

FS. Bringing You What's Next. 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.