Grain Location & Specialty Manager - Evergreen FS - McLean, IL

at GROWMARK, Inc. in Mclean, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Are you passionate about agriculture and looking to grow your career with a leading agricultural solutions provider? Evergreen FS is seeking talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference in the lives of farmers and communities we serve. If you’re dedicated, innovative, and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you! * Responsibilities:* * Responsible for physical grain handling, facility operations, and the purchase and settlements of cash grain contracts. Oversees proper record keeping and day-to-day elevator operations at assigned location. Administrates and coordinates specialty programs. * Supervises grain accountant specialist, grain operator and seasonal/temporary employees. Conducts day-to-day grain purchases and settlements of commodity and specialty grains. * Accounts for numerical sequence of all pre-numbered documents, performs calculations of patron accounts, posts documents and files documents. * Buys and makes grain settlements based on grain market action. * Assists in month-end financial statements and self-inventory of grain. * Keeps WHR records up-to-date and reconciles daily position records. * Responsible for accurate profit/loss information. * Responsible for quality and condition of all grain in facility. * Conducts periodic physical inventory measurements for comparison to book inventories. * Supplies grain bids based on company procedures. * Performs periodic inspections of all elevator equipment to identify existing problem areas. * Ensures routine maintenance and repairs of the Mclean location, along with proper housekeeping practices and safety policy implementation. * Assures proper segregation of all inbound commodities, performs and monitors effective blending of all outbound grain. * Responsible for implementation of required safety procedures and training employees on company and government standards. * Maintains proper housekeeping practices according to safety guidelines. * Supports marketing efforts of other areas in the company. * Performs all other duties as assigned. * Qualifications:* * Normally requires a Bachelor’s degree, high school diploma, or the equivalent thereof, and 5-7 years or more of grain related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of grain marketing, quality control and employee supervision. * Mechanical ability required. * Must be able to obtain a Grain Grading Certificate * Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development. * Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record. * Frequently required to lift 50 pounds or more, work at heights over 150 feet. Frequently exposed to dust, extreme heat, extreme cold and high noise level. * Ability to work extended hours. * Ability to travel independently and overnight. * What We Offer:* * Competitive compensation and benefits package * Opportunities for growth and advancement * A supportive and collaborative work environment * The chance to make a difference in agriculture and our communities. Evergreen FS is a trusted provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions servicing DeWitt, Livingston, Macon, McLean, and Woodford Counties in Illinois. With a commitment to excellence and sustainability, we help farmers maximize their productivity while preserving the environment for future generations. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law. We are an equal opportunity employer.