Grain Merchant in Minooka, Illinois at The DeLong Co., Inc.

Location: 60 US Highway 52, USA, Minooka, IL, 60447
Employee Type: Full Time - Non-Exempt
Required Degree: Highschool
Description

Company Description The DeLong Co., Inc. is a sixth-generation, family-owned business headquartered in Clinton, WI, with 37 locations across the United States. The company specializes in agricultural and logistical sales and services through six divisions: grain, exports, agronomy, seed, transportation, and wholesale feed. As the largest U.S. exporter of containerized agricultural products, The DeLong Co., Inc. plays a key role in connecting domestic producers with global markets. Team members join a stable, growth-oriented organization that combines a long-standing heritage with modern logistics and supply chain operations. The company values reliability, customer focus, and operational excellence.

DESCRIPTION

The Grain Division Managerial Trainee will learn each discipline inside of the DeLong Company's Grain Division. The goal of the program is to take a highly driven person and teach all core skills needed to be successful in the Grain Trading Industry. Depending on the individual this process will take 6 months to 1 ½ years. After that time the individual will have the opportunity to work in a division that aligns with their training and strengths.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Learn the following disciplines inside of the Grain Division from department heads or qualified individuals
  • Accounting
  • Merchandising
  • Risk Management
  • Outside Operations
  • Rail, Container, Barge, and truck logistics
  • Organic and Specialty Grain trading
  • Grain Grading
  • Export Sales
  • Manage own physical grain trading positions

Requirements

EDUCATION: Currently achieved or working towards a College Degree preferably in Finance or Ag Business - Preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS: Strong communication, organized, and driven

PREFERRED SKILLS: Grain or farming experience is a plus! Series 3, Finance coursework

What's in it for YOU?

We value your well-being: Our full range of benefits include medical coverage, vision and free dental, discount Rx plan, life insurance, 401k with 5% match, FSA accounts, dependent care accounts, Telehealth, and pet insurance

We value your time: We offer generous time off, company holidays, and volunteer time off