Grain Managerial Trainee

The DeLong Co., Inc.; Town of Clinton (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The DeLong Co., Inc. in Clinton, WI is seeking a Grain Merchandiser to support accounting, merchandising, risk, logistics, grading, and operations across our Clinton grain exports team. You will engage with producers and end-users, learn physical grain trading, hedge desk operations, and develop data-driven insights for leadership.

This role offers hands-on growth toward leadership in grain handling. Strong communication, organization, and a four-year degree or equivalent experience are

Qualifications

• 1 year of agricultural business experience or farming background.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with AGRIS accounting software.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Ability to accept responsibility and be vocal within the organization.
• 4-year college degree or equivalent industry experience in Finance, Accounting, Business, Agriculture, or Economics.
• Valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Accounting: Support AGRIS accounting software use, contract/ticket/settlement review, AR management.
• Merchandising & Origination: Communicate with producers and end-users, manage physical grain trading positions, monitor HPR/contracts, and support trade arbitrage and intercompany trades.
• Risk Management: Support hedge desk operations, reconcile daily HPR, and assist with audit and risk mitigation procedures.
• Logistics: Coordinate truck/rail/barge shipping and receiving, calculate transportation rates, review freight invoices, and build shipping schedules.
• Grain Grading: Learn grading procedures for corn, soybeans, and wheat, operate scale systems, perform purity and toxin tests, and manage sample documentation.
• Outside Operations: Gain exposure to elevator operations, quality management, safety practices, maintenance procedures, and inventory systems.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Demonstrated organizational skills

Ability to accept responsibility andBe

Education

4-year college degree or equivalent industry experience in Finance, Accounting, Business, Agriculture, or Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AGRIS accounting software

Job description

Brief Description

Are you a driven, ambitious individual looking to master every discipline in the grain business? The DeLong Co. is seeking a Grain Merchandiser for our Clinton grain exports team — a role built to develop you into a well-rounded leader across accounting, merchandising, risk management, logistics, grading, and outside operations.

What You'll Love This Role

• Learn every discipline in the grain division — a true cross-functional foundation for a long-term career in agribusiness
• Work directly with producers, end-users, brokers, and industry professionals, building a real network in the industry
• Gain hands-on exposure to physical grain trading, hedge desk operations, and risk mitigation
• Contribute data analytics and insights directly to the Head of Merchandising, VP of Grain, and President
• Clear path forward to Grain Elevator Group Manager for the right candidate

What You'll Do

• Accounting: Support AGRIS accounting software use, contract/ticket/settlement review, accounts receivable management, and customer account review
• Merchandising & Origination: Communicate with producers and end-users, manage physical grain trading positions, monitor HPR/contracts, and support trade arbitrage and intercompany trades
• Risk Management: Support hedge desk operations, reconcile daily HPR, and assist with audit and risk mitigation procedures
• Logistics: Coordinate truck/rail/barge shipping and receiving, calculate transportation rates, review freight invoices, and build shipping schedules
• Grain Grading: Learn grading procedures for corn, soybeans, and wheat, operate scale systems, perform purity and toxin tests, and manage sample documentation
• Outside Operations: Gain exposure to elevator operations, quality management, safety practices, maintenance procedures, and inventory systems

The Work Environment

This role blends office-based analytical work with hands-on exposure across the grain division. You'll spend significant time at a desk working through contracts and data, balanced with time learning operations in the field. The environment includes:

• Ability to sit for long periods of time while managing contracts, data, and communications
• Fast-moving, high-pressure situations with rapidly changing requirements, especially during peak season
• Extended hours required during busy periods

What You'll Bring

Required

• 1 year of agricultural business experience or a farming background
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with AGRIS accounting software
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Ability to accept responsibility and be vocal within the organization
• 4-year college degree or equivalent industry experience in Finance, Accounting, Business, Agriculture, or Economics
• Valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance

Preferred

• 1+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Business, Agriculture, or Economics

About The Delong Co., Inc.

The DeLong Co. has been serving agricultural communities for generations. Our grain division is at the heart of our business, and we invest in developing driven individuals into well-rounded leaders across every discipline of the trade. When you join our Clinton team, you're joining a company committed to growing your career from the ground up.

Note: Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EOE STATEMENT

The DeLong Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The DeLong Co., Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.