Grain Merchandiser Jobs
Grain Merchandiser jobs are open across agricultural trading, grain handling, and commodity brokerage, with specializations in cash grain trading, basis management, and logistics coordination, at every level from entry-level merchandiser to senior trader and regional director. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Key Cooperative is a member-owned, rural Iowa cooperative serving agriculture producers. With locations in 13 communities and 6 counties. Key Cooperative provides Agronomy, Energy, Feed and Grain with a small-town, yet professional feel. Our employees take pride in our identity, and they're committed to the success of our owners by delivering innovation, leadership, and performance. If you're looking for a place where you can grow and be proud of what you do each day - you can find this kind of career at Key Cooperative.
We are currently hiring a Grain Customer Service Rep to join our team in Story City, IA (10 miles north of Ames). In this role, you will work in a fast-paced environment while receiving inbound deliveries, managing walk-in and call-in business traffic. All while working with other locations and employees to deliver superior customer experiences. You may also fill in as a CSR at other locations as needed.
We offer competitive compensation along with a full benefits package including development opportunities, health, vision, and dental insurance along with two retirement plans - 401(k) and pension. We also offer an amazing family work environment where we all share a passion for agriculture and our member-owners and customers.
This role is for you if you have:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)Ability to work longer hours as necessary.
- An outstanding work ethic with ability to pay attention to the details
- Ability to always project a positive attitude to customers and employees while exhibiting good customer relations skills.
What you will be doing:
- Manage inbound and outbound shipments at Nevada or other specified locations as required.
- Properly weigh and grade grain deliveries.
- Ensure the scale and testing equipment remains in tolerance and within regulatory compliance.
- Assist with producer grain accounting, settlements and customer orders at the specified location.
- Efficiently receive inbound deliveries, manage walk-in and call-in business.
- Promptly answer all phone calls, voicemails and electronic communication.
Key Cooperative is a member-owned, rural Iowa cooperative serving agriculture producers. With locations in 13 communities and 6 counties. Key Cooperative provides Agronomy, Energy, Feed and Grain with a small-town, yet professional feel. Our employees take pride in our identity, and they're committed to the success of our owners by delivering innovation, leadership, and performance. If you're looking for a place where you can grow and be proud of what you do each day - you can find this kind of career at Key Cooperative.
We are currently hiring a Grain Customer Service Rep to join our team in Story City, IA (10 miles north of Ames). In this role, you will work in a fast-paced environment while receiving inbound deliveries, managing walk-in and call-in business traffic. All while working with other locations and employees to deliver superior customer experiences. You may also fill in as a CSR at other locations as needed.
We offer competitive compensation along with a full benefits package including development opportunities, health, vision, and dental insurance along with two retirement plans - 401(k) and pension. We also offer an amazing family work environment where we all share a passion for agriculture and our member-owners and customers.
This role is for you if you have:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)Ability to work longer hours as necessary.
- An outstanding work ethic with ability to pay attention to the details
- Ability to always project a positive attitude to customers and employees while exhibiting good customer relations skills.
What you will be doing:
- Manage inbound and outbound shipments at Nevada or other specified locations as required.
- Properly weigh and grade grain deliveries.
- Ensure the scale and testing equipment remains in tolerance and within regulatory compliance.
- Assist with producer grain accounting, settlements and customer orders at the specified location.
- Efficiently receive inbound deliveries, manage walk-in and call-in business.
- Promptly answer all phone calls, voicemails and electronic communication.
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Who's Hiring
- CHS10
- The Andersons9
- CGB Enterprises8
- Agtegra Cooperative7
- Heartland Co-op5
Top Industries Hiring
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture & Farming
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in grain merchandiser jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in agriculture, agribusiness, economics, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience in grain origination, cash trading, or commodity merchandising
- Proficiency with futures markets, hedging strategies, and basis pricing
- Familiarity with grain industry software for position management and risk reporting
- Strong analytical skills for evaluating carry, spreads, and logistical cost structures
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with producers, elevators, and end-use customers
Tips for Your Grain Merchandiser Job Search
Quantify your trading and margin results
Hiring managers want to see concrete outcomes. Describe the bushel volumes you managed, basis levels you negotiated, or margin improvements you delivered. Generic phrases like 'managed grain inventory' tell them nothing a strong candidate wouldn't also say.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists grain merchandiser openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your commodity software fluency
Many grain employers filter candidates by familiarity with trading platforms, position management systems, and risk reporting tools. Name the specific software you've used in your resume so it clears automated screening before a human ever reads your application.
Target companies by elevator or origin type
Country elevators, river terminals, and inland crush plants hire for very different book sizes and hedging priorities. Tailor your cover letter to match the facility type, calling out your direct experience with that origination or destination channel.
Prepare a basis and hedging scenario answer
Interviewers for merchandiser roles routinely ask you to walk through a cash-grain pricing decision or a short-hedge scenario. Practice stating your reasoning out loud, including how you'd manage unexpected carry or inverse market conditions, before the interview.
Negotiate total comp with grain-market timing in mind
Signing bonuses and incentive structures in grain merchandising are often tied to crop-year cycles. When you receive an offer, ask how performance targets align with the marketing year so you're not measured against a compressed origination window you didn't participate in.
Grain Merchandiser Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most grain merchandisers?
CHS, The Andersons, and CGB Enterprises are hiring the most grain merchandisers right now, with openings concentrated in Iowa, Ohio, and South Dakota, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity tends to cluster around major grain-producing corridors and river terminal locations.
How many grain merchandiser jobs are remote?
About 8% of grain merchandiser openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of origination and elevator operations. The roles most likely to offer remote flexibility are senior trading desk positions and risk analytics roles that don't require daily contact with physical grain facilities.
How do you become a grain merchandiser?
Start with a degree in agribusiness, agriculture, or economics, then pursue an internship or trainee program at a grain elevator, cooperative, or commodity trading company. Build your futures and options knowledge through coursework or industry courses, learn to read basis patterns in your region, and develop producer relationships through hands-on origination work before moving into a full merchandising role.
Can you get a grain merchandiser job with little or no experience?
Yes, many companies hire candidates into grain merchandising trainee or origination assistant roles that build skills on the job. A strong agribusiness degree, demonstrated knowledge of commodity markets, familiarity with futures pricing, and any harvest-season or elevator work experience can substitute for a full merchandising background and help you land a first position.
What does the grain merchandiser interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a phone screen covering your commodity market background and trading philosophy, followed by an in-person or video interview that includes scenario-based questions on basis pricing, hedging decisions, and producer relationship management. Final-round interviews often involve meeting the trading team and may include a practical exercise where you walk through a merchandising decision or position analysis.
Where can I find and apply to grain merchandiser jobs?
You can find and apply to grain merchandiser jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and target market, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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