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AGRI-associates
Kansas City Office
Glenn Person glenn@agrimo.us
6900 College Blvd. Suite 275
Overland Park, KS 66211
Phone: 816-531-7980
Fax: 816-531-7982
Toll-free: 1-800-550-7980

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Assist producers, elevators, feed yards and feed companies with their basis management needs. This is a fee based service and the company will be taking no trade risk. Must have at least five years of grain trading experience and/or feed ingredient trading history with the ability to relate well to producers and other parties. This can me a home based opportunity with excellent compensation and benefits.

Ref # 11-196

Entrepreneurial opportunity to operate your own trading business within a business. Work from home office trading feed ingredients and anything else in the ag space. Might have access to a small amount of storage space, but focus is on cross-country trading. Company will finance virtually any size position and provide full back-office support. 2 to 30 years of experience. Looking for someone who can bring customers with him, and knows how to build a business. Base salary plus 30% of gross profit.

Ref # 04-160

Reporting to the President of Sales and Marketing, this position will have responsibilities in both procurement and sales of ingredients. Ingredients worked with can be either for human consumption or for animal feed. All things depend on this person’s ability to determine and uncover customer needs. This person shall at all times work on developing and improving relationships with suppliers, external customers, internal customers and service providers. Minimum of 2 years sales and/or purchasing experience. Must be willing to attend classes and trade shows to expand knowledge of industry. Up to 130K plus uncapped commission

Ref # 02-981

Originate corn and sell DDG and byproducts for this ethanol producer. Be the "face of the company" in the trade area. Logistics work with both truck and rail. Arbitrage corn purchases when opportunities arise. Must work full time from office at the plant. Cannot work remotely. Degree. Must have at least 3 years of grain merchandising/origination experience that includes corn. Excellent Word/Excel skills. Excellent communication/presentation skills. Must be able to talk with farmers, truckers, byproduct end-users, etc. Rail experience is preferred, but not required. $90,000 to $120,000

Ref # 04-164

Operate mainly in an office environment providing support to internal and external customers in the procurement and sales of grain commodities, including corn coproducts and ethanol. Coordinate with staff on pricing, availability and customer counter. 1-3 years’ experience of relevant office experience. Be familiar with AGRIS. Must have excellent communication skills, customer service, organizational skills and attention to details. Salary: $42-44k annually. Location: Upper Midwest

Ref # 01-708

Responsible for all aspects of production and operations of a soybean crushing plant operation including storage, pellet hulls, load-out, preparation and extraction process. Primary function is to complete the safe and efficient manner in compliance with government regulations. Prefer, at least, 5 years’ experience in a crush process as a supervisor or manager. Helpful to have working knowledge of SHE policies, rules and procedures. Degree preferred but not necessary. Salary: $100-110k. Midwest location.

Ref # 01-868

Responsible for managing and supervising crews and teams that receive, dry, store and distribute grains. - Night Shift position. Requires a couple of years of grain handling experience including supervising employees. Excellent company and compensation - Mid-Atlantic location.

Ref # 08-154

Join this Omaha based company as a Grain Operations Project Manager! In this role your focus will be on supporting the safe design and construction of facility projects for the grain company. The design and construction must align with strategic initiatives, and maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local code requirements. Ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years prior experience in project management for material handling and/or bulk storage facilities. Pay up to 110K with excellent benefits!

Ref # 02-982

Midwest based company searching for a Superintendent for their grain facility near Henderson, KY! This person will be responsible for providing operational leadership to ensure commercial execution, which includes providing technical and managerial expertise necessary for the efficient and profitable operation of the elevator. This includes inventory control, operational cost control and logistics, mix & blend including grain conditioning and space allocation, preventative maintenance, talent management including production planning, energy conservation, and asset security. Must have leadership experience in a grain elevator. Up to 115K DOE, Relocation provided and wonderful benefits!

Ref # 02-980

Responsible for the safe and efficient repair, maintenance, including pumps, rolling stock, electrical components, tanks and vessels and pipe welding, heat exchanges, grain/elevator equipment, building and grounds, and other various equipment, and cleaning of all equipment associated with plant processes. Must have working knowledge of maintenance procedures for centrifuges, drying equipment, boilers, cooling towers, chillers, air compressors, pumps, valves, electrical circuits and equipment. Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations. Location: Upper Mid-west. Salary: $24.50 hourly or $980 weekly + bonus.

Ref # 01-707

Plan and assist with the management of a maintenance staff conducting repairs on operating equipment. Schedule maintenance and meetings for downtime. Should be familiar with CMMS/EPAC software systems. Will be responsible for complying with all company standards and government regulations. Mechanical education desired, but not required. Need 2-5 years' experience in maintenance planning and have strong mechanical/troubleshooting skills. Salary: $80-90k + DUE plus merit bonus. Location: West and Southeast.

Ref # 01-867

Will manage all aspects of and ethanol plant operation, including production, maintenance, shipping/receiving and quality control. Will ensure maximum production, quality and quantity. Work directly with leadership and managers of plant. When necessary, make adjustments to plant facilities. Must have strong team leadership skills. Need experience in similar plant operation. Report to upper management. Degree helpful. Salary: $125-150k DUE. Upper Midwest

Ref # 01-884

Work with Corporate EHS to learn and understand the company safety and DOT programs. Work closely with General Managers, Operations Managers, Plant Managers, and employees in conducting safety training, audits, and coordinate incident investigations when safety issues occur. Should have EHS program management experience in an industrial setting. Background in feed or grain helpful. Experience providing leadership on safety, and in presenting safety programs to audiences. Degree preferred. Some travel. Salary: $80-100k. West location.

Ref # 01-881

Emphasis on freight brokerage for ag commodities/hopper-bottom trucks. Base salary plus commission. Lower base means higher commission payout percentage, with the possibility of going on a "draw" and getting highest commission payout. No limit on income. Candidate who can bring business with him will be offered a signing bonus. Most interested in experience from the western US. Anywhere from none to extensive experience will be considered. Ideal candidate can bring business to the position. A candidate with no experience would still have to have booked freight as a grain merchandiser or similar. Need to have a basic understanding of freight lanes and transportation. $40,000 to $70,000 base.

Ref # 04-073

Planning, forecasting and executing shipments of containers, totes and drums for a food grade warehouse. Manage inventory, coordinate inbound/outbound truck logistics, freight pricing for customers. Coordinate quality needs from customers with lab and operations team. BS preferred, but, in lieu, 5+ years’ experience working in logistics or warehousing. Will organize multiple tasks to meet delivery. Need strong problem solving skills. Some travel. Salary to $58k + bonus. Location: Claypool, IN.

Ref # 01-897