Grain Merchandising and Origination Intern - Total Grain Marketing, LLC - 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.

SALARY RANGE:$18-$22 / hour

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

We are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees through a fully funded pension, a cornerstone benefit that ensures security for the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a variety of supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection. To promote a healthy work-life balance, employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays, giving you time to recharge and focus on what matters most. Additionally, our 401(k) plan with company matching helps you plan for retirement, while our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports your overall well-being. Whether you're starting your career, balancing family life, or planning for retirement, our company is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that meets your needs at every stage. Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position.

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.

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, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.