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Primient · 2 months ago

Grain Merchandising Intern - Summer 2026

positionWatseka, IL
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$22/hr - $22/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

Primient is a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. The Grain Merchandising Intern will gain invaluable experience in grain procurement and sales while assisting in the purchasing and contracting of grain from farmer customers and learning hedging strategies to manage market risk.

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Responsibilities

Assist in the purchasing and contracting of grain from farmer customers
Learn and support hedging strategies to manage market risk
Participate in farmer visits and yield checks to build customer relationships
Work on a summer project to be determined, tailored to current business needs

Qualification

Grain procurementHedging strategiesAgribusiness courseworkAgricultural Economics courseworkCustomer relationship buildingLearning new softwareGrain elevators

Required

Ability to quickly learn new computer programs and systems
Strong desire to work directly with farmer customers and build relationships
Basic knowledge of grain elevators and their functions
Has taken coursework in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, or a related field
Enrolled in a Bachelor's program at an accredited college/university

Benefits

Competitive Pay​
Multiple Healthcare plan choices​
Dental and vision insurance​
A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions ​
Short- and Long-Term Disability​
Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans​
Paid holidays & vacation​
Floating days off​
Parental leave for new parents​
Employee resource groups​
Learning & development programs​
Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future

Company

Primient

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Primient is a producer of food and industrial products such as nutritive sweeteners and industrial starches made from sustainable sources.
dateFounded in 1906
location
Schaumburg, Illinois, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://primient.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2022-04-23Acquired

Leadership Team

J
Jim Stutelberg
Chief Executive Officer
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