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The Controller will attend to all incoming requests and inquiries from both internal and external customers. Oversee company daily accounting activities and month end closing. Strong communication skills. Provide constant communications and updates on Accounting processes, schedules or anticipated delays to both internal and external customers. Assist with resolving issues and clear back logs. Offer high standard of customer service with excelling written (email) and verbal communications. Provide expedited customer support and feedback. Assist in reparation customer relationships. Maintain and update accounting records. Identify customer issues and resolve in a timely manner. Customer service and problem-solving abilities are a must. Understand specific needs of Commercial Team with goal of finding improvements to current processes and procedures. Will keep management informed at all times regarding changes and or updates. Participate fully in meetings, skills training and professional development classes. 5-10 years of grain and feed ingredient accounting is REQUIRED. Bachelors degree is a requirement. Full relocation offered, full company benefits, salary of up to 130K DUE.

Ref # 02-904

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

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

Will learn the Company's grain/feed merchandising/hedging concepts in their trading locations. Will assist in all aspects of merchandising, and also sales, Want candidate to work closely with sales, credit, and also learn QA process in working with customers, Must be good communicator, and have a high level of detail and multi-tasking, and problem solving skills, Need strong customer service commitment. Degree required with preference of ag background. Salary: $75-100K depending upon Experience. Western location.

Ref # 01-757

Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, this position will have responsibilities in both procurement and sales of ingredients. Ingredients worked with can be either for human consumption or for animal feed. All things depend on this person’s ability to determine and uncover customer needs, to solving customer problems and to communicate the proper sales story. The person in this position shall at all times work on developing and improving relationships with suppliers, external customers, internal customers and service providers. Minimum of 2 years sales and/or purchasing experience. Must be willing to attend classes and trade shows to expand knowledge of industry, should be a strong negotiator and communicator. 60K plus uncapped commission

Ref # 02-900

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 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

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

Buy and maintain supply of grain products for company in the milling industry. Work with Producers in developing good relationships. work closely with QC, Traffic and Logistics for shipments, and also with upper mgt to develop market plans. Prefer Degree with 5+ years experience in merchandising and Buying of grain and hedging/risk mgt. Must be good communicator. Salary 70's to 80's depending upon exp. plus bonus. +

Ref # 01-764

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

Buy, sell, arbitrage grain and feed ingredient commodities on trucks and single rail cars. Arrange logistics and execute contracts. Manage risk, build relationships with clients and vendors, and develop new business. Minimum five years of trading grain or feed ingredient in areas without physical assets. Must have full P/L accountability of a cross-country trade area. Strong preference for candidates that can bring business with them. $60k base + significant commission. Successful candidate will make well into six-figures.

Ref # 02-899

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

Consolidate and report national and regional supply & demand projections on commodities. Maintain margins and market spreadsheets. Collect local commodity price data, and learn the company credit and risk policies. Maintain market intelligence program. Need strong customer service commitment & able to interpret technical procedures. Should be willing to relocate for bigger roles. Prefer ag background, Degree required. Salary $55-75K

Ref # 01-728

Manager of seed cleaning operation. Will manage employees and seed cleaning and shipping of seed for both domestic and export receivers for both organic and non-GMO products for food markets world wide. Prefer cleaning experience but would consider grain superintendent background. Prefer degree. Salary: $60-90k DUE. Midwest location.

Ref # 01-765

Responsible for truck unloading, train loading, maintenance and repair of all equipment, grain storage and condition. Will manage 1 full time and several seasonal employees. 2 or more years of experience supervising others in outside operations at a grain elevator. Shuttle-loading experience is not required, but must have experience loading railcars. Paid relocation. Full benefits. $50,000 to $70,000 depending on experience.

Ref # 04-074

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

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

Need hands-on in plant practices to maximize production and management of oil extraction line operations, including, quality, safety, efficiency, security and continuous improvements. Must be a leader of a production team and mandate all safety guidelines. At least 3+ years experience in plant operations and knowledge of raw materials production. Must have knowledge of chemical composition and chemical processes. Prefer degree in Chemical Engineering with some experience in LEAN manufacturing practices. Salary: $90+. Location: Midwest.

Ref # 01-763

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

Need relevant experience in Food Safety and Quality Assurance functions as it relates to Flour and Specialty Grains, Oil Extraction, and possibly Pharmaceutical production. Ideally 7+ years exp. of which 3 years leading such a program. Need strong leadership, communication and coaching skills. Should have audit and regulatory compliance exp. and ability to work in a team environment and lead others. Prefer Degree . Some travel is required. Salary $85-110K Depending upon exp.

Ref # 01-771