Grain Origination & Contracts Assistant

CGB Enterprises Inc; Dwight (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CGB Enterprises Inc is seeking an Origination Assistant to support the grain merchandising group with contract management, logistics, daily bid sheets, and basic accounting to ensure prompt invoice payments.

You will handle bids, sign contracts, assist with customer inquiries, coordinate with merchandisers, process payments, and help prepare month-end reports using standard office software. Candidate should have a high school diploma, strong attention to detail, and solid communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (or equivalent education and experience).
• Associate’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize grain purchasing principles to buy grain.
• Provide bids to customers from bid sheets and enter contracts; follow up on unsigned and undelivered/unpriced contracts.
• Work with customers not assigned to a merchandiser.
• Respond to customer inquiries about facilities (dumping hours, commodities received, moisture limits, DP rates, etc.).
• Notify various groups about bids, facility updates, USDA reports, and other topics via text messages.
• Combine regional positions into summarized positions.
• Process checks, follow up on outstanding receivables and unapplied cash on a daily basis.
• Assist with the planning and execution of producer meetings and/or events.
• Review and assist with collections on accounts receivable, as needed.
• Update month‑end reports using applicable software (customer volume, demurrage, unloads, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Team player

Independent work

Flexible hours

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CGB Enterprises Inc is seeking an Origination Assistant to support the grain merchandising group with contract management, logistics, daily bid sheets, and basic accounting to ensure prompt invoice payments.

You will handle bids, sign contracts, assist with customer inquiries, coordinate with merchandisers, process payments, and help prepare month-end reports using standard office software. Candidate should have a high school diploma, strong attention to detail, and solid communication skills.