POET Grain is a leader in the grain markets, buying nearly a billion bushels of grain annually from over 30,000 local farmers. When we show up to work at POET Grain, it’s our job to meet our customers' needs as efficiently as possible while buying grain at the best possible value for POET.

As a Grain Merchandiser, you will have the chance to work directly with some of America’s best farmers and commercial grain companies and look for other grain merchandising opportunities in our draw areas.

Grain Merchandisers are responsible for the development and retention of customer relationships and formulating solutions to meet our customers’ needs, which may involve customized marketing plans and on-farm visits. Team members in this position will understand grain weighing and grading procedures and policies in addition to CBOT futures markets, fundamental and technical market factors, basis levels, market structure, carrying costs, and freight spreads. Grain merchandisers also monitor the competitiveness of cash grain bids and related factors that affect the net selling price for the customer and are accountable for keeping leadership aware of grain movements and other local news that may impact local buying efforts. Additionally, the ability to explain, educate, and intelligently communicate this information to the customer is essential to this position.

Read more about this role and apply today! https://poet.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/POET/job/Ashton-IA/Grain-Merchandiser_R100060

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty-five years, our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world. Beyond our world-class culture, POET team members enjoy competitive pay and benefits including;

BENEFITS

For eligible team members

• Comprehensive benefits package: Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses and Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays – 40 hours available on day ONE!
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations

OTHER PERKS

For eligible team members

• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
• Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
• Discounted home and auto insurance