Grain Origination Assistant
About The Position
Thank you for your interest in joining our team! At CGB, you can contribute to meaningful work, grow professionally and personally, and belong in a place where everyone has a voice. Founded in 1969, CGB Enterprises, Inc. is known as an innovative and progressive leader in the grain and transportation industries. Today, CGB operates an enterprise with over 100 locations and nearly 2,000 U.S. employees overseeing a diverse family of businesses that provide an array of services for producers and logistics services for an international base of customers. The combination of our assets provides a growing organization that is celebrating over 50 years of strength and stability! Join a team that plays a vital role in connecting local farmers with global markets through exceptional customer service and origination support. This job is primarily responsible for assisting the grain merchandising group in various support roles including, but not limited to, contract management, logistics and compiling daily bid sheets. Additionally, this job will be responsible for assisting merchandisers with accounting responsibilities to ensure prompt payment of invoices.
Requirements
- Education Required – High School Diploma or equivalent OR equivalent education and experience.
- Experience Required – None.
- Basic knowledge of grain purchasing principles.
- Basic knowledge of general accounting principles.
- Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
- Exceptional customer service skills; including phone skills.
- High attention to detail and level of accuracy.
- Ability to work both independently and as a dedicated team player.
- Ability to work after hours/weekend as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred – Associate’s degree.
- Preferred - Clerical experience within a grain company.
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 around facilities questions such as: dumping hours, commodities received, moisture limits, DP rates, etc.
- Notify various groups around 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 (i.e. customer volume, demurrage, unloads, etc.).
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- CGB Enterprises, Inc. offers a stellar benefits package including: an outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions, medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, & disability benefits, flexible spending accounts, paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick), wellness programs, recognition programs, community involvement opportunities, and much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
