Grain Originator Intern - Summer of 2026

Overall Job Function:  

This intern will work directly and learn from the Grain Originator. These internships involve working extensively with producers in procuring grain and setting up marketing programs. You must be detail-oriented with excellent communication skills.

Essential Job Functions:

Responsibilities for the Grain Originator Intern Include: 

Learn and Assist with Grain Origination Procure grain from local producers and call on new accounts. 

Learn and observe working with producers, updating them on market trends, current grain quotes, grain programs, and forming marketing plans. 

Assist with reporting and entering all purchasing contracts quickly & accurately. 

Partner with the elevator and office staff in the exchange of information to enhance the company grain objectives.

Provide excellent customer service and work well with patrons in a courteous and professional manner.

Learn the basics of how a grain elevator merchandises grain (Basis, Futures, Spreads).

Other duties as assigned. 

Secondary Responsibilities: 

Understand DOT placarding and DOT hazardous rules

Assist in grain operations duties: loading trucks, clearing ground around the facility etc.

Possess mechanical skills to perform minor maintenance tasks on grain equipment and property

Ability to handle stressful situations professionally

Competencies

High level of customer service focus

Supports a consistent professional image of the company

Observes safety policy and procedure as an absolute

Attitude of positivity and reacts calmly under pressure

Work ethic of the highest integrity

Education & Experience:

Currently attending a college/vocational school, with area of study in agriculture or related field.

Work Environment: 

This position is based in a fast-paced agricultural setting and is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and vibrations.  The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles.  The noise level is usually moderate but occasionally may be loud.  PPE will be provided and must be utilized according to safety standards.  Typical working hours are based on customer and organizational demand; hours may be long, irregular and including weekends and holidays during peak season.

Physical Demands:

 While performing job functions the employee will be required to talk and hear most of the time.  The employee will spend frequent intervals moving and sitting, while also needing to reach, bend, twist, crawl, crouch, stoop or kneel.   The employee will need to be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and maneuver on and off a mobile equipment.   The physicality of this job is high.     

*FCS job descriptions are a representation of a job requirements knowledge, skills and abilities.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.