Grain Origination Merchandiser: Market-Driven Trader

Gold-Eagle Cooperative; Eagle Grove (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life

Short- and long-term disability

$500 clothing allowance

Medical/child care flexible spending

401(k) with company match

Pension plan strictly funded by the-?

Paid time off (available after 30 days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Gold-Eagle Cooperative in Eagle Grove, IA is seeking a full-time Commodity Merchandiser - Grain Originator to drive grain origination and trading operations, connecting local farmers to markets and ensuring smooth logistics.

You will source corn and beans, oversee grain movement, support hedging strategies, monitor CBOT and NGFA developments, share market insights, and collaborate with a team that values innovation and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in economics, agricultural economics, finance, business administration, or other business discipline.
• Working knowledge of futures markets, hedging, and arbitrage.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong quantitative skills, including basic knowledge of statistics.
• Ability to organize multiple responsibilities, prioritize workload, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Source corn and beans and oversee grain movement.
• Drive grain origination and trading operations, connecting farmers to markets.
• Build strong relationships with local producers.
• Support hedging strategies and monitor market developments.
• Keep trades accurate and timely and contribute to strategic planning.

Skills

Futures markets

Hedging

Arbitrage

Communication

Statistics basics

Multitasking

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree (economics/agr econ/finance/business)

Job description

Gold-Eagle Cooperative in Eagle Grove, IA is seeking a full-time Commodity Merchandiser - Grain Originator to drive grain origination and trading operations, connecting local farmers to markets and ensuring smooth logistics.

You will source corn and beans, oversee grain movement, support hedging strategies, monitor CBOT and NGFA developments, share market insights, and collaborate with a team that values innovation and growth.