Merchandising Assistant - Encompass Grain & Rail Co-op - Mason City, 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.

Merchandising Assistant

SALARY RANGE:$40,000-$60,000 / year

Purpose and Summary

Under the direction of the General Manager, this position will be cross-trained to learn about grain buying, merchandising, hedging, and accounting of all Encompass Grain & Rail COOP grain activity. They will assist in obtaining market sales values, providing grain bids to customers, and offer support with truck and rail logistics, and assist with direct and sales settlements.

Essential Job Duties

Follow all company safety policies and procedures

Adhere to Encompass Grain's risk policy

Monitor reporting of bushel transactions at all Encompass Grain Facilities

Assist in corn, soybean and wheat originations

Review market information to enhance knowledge and understanding of grain markets

Gain a complete understanding of customer status in Agris in order to determine accurate contract balances and applications

Other Responsibilities

Maintain a high level of customer service with a positive and respectful attitude

Assist in bid sheet distribution and website updates

Contribute to grain accounting team processes

Must be able to work extended hours, especially during the harvest season

Qualifications

Normally requires 2-3 year of industry experience

Must have good personal and communication skills, in addition to organization and attention to detail

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, or stoop

In addition to competitive pay, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees. Benefits may include retirement, health and wellness, paid time off, supplemental or incidental coverage, and more.

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.