Grain Origination Intern
CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
Summary
Join CHS for an exciting role that offers competitive pay, a dynamic learning experience, and long-term growth potential! We’re seeking a passionate individual to join us as a Grain Originator Intern in Rochester, MN for 2025. This hands-on internship provides the opportunity to work closely with our customers, delivering exceptional service and valuable grain expertise. If you're detail-oriented, enthusiastic about growth, and excel in communication, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Gain foundational knowledge of grain origination.
- Understand cash, futures, and basis.
- Give accurate cash grain quotes.
- Answer phone to buy grain from producers.
- Accurately enter contract information into appropriate systems.
- Work with other originators, attending farm calls in office and on farm.
- Shadow grain traders to learn merchandising basics.
- Read and understand monthly USDA reports.
- Gain exposure to grain elevator operations, including scale operations and grain grading.
- Spend time with Agronomy and Energy sales reps to learn other lines of business and sales approach.
- Attend all local sales team meetings.
Minimum Qualifications (required)
- Currently enrolled in Ag Business, Crop Science, or other Agriculture related degree program.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Software.
CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.
Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com; to verify that the communication is from CHS.
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