Job Description

Grain Originator in Hubbard, IA

Pay Range: $55,000 - $70,000 based upon experience
Company: Innovative Ag Services
Title: Grain Originator
Location: Hubbard, IA
JobID# : 638159
Type: 1 - Full Time Regular
Category: Administrative

IAS is excited to announce an opening on our Grain origination team!

Primary Objective: Originate quality grain annually from producers utilizing risk management tools to create revenue by purchasing grain at the least cost within a timely manner.

Major Accountabilities:

The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

60% of time dedicated to:

• Procuring grain for direct ship markets, Pine Lake Ethanol, IAS grain elevators, and the Hubbard feed mill.


• Develop a business relationship with the current network of customers and suppliers.


• Growing market share through increased farmer interaction and adding new grain customers.


• Utilize a grain procurement strategy that creates producer loyalty while meeting company objectives using futures and options along with cash contracts.

30% of time dedicated to:

• Supporting grain accounting duties, grain settlements, contracts, customer reports and daily activity reports.


• Collaborating with IAS grain personnel to communicate current market structure and values while educating about grain policies and programs.

10% of time dedicated to:

• Coordinating efficient daily grain logistics for the western grain region and FOB off-farm loadings.


• As an IAS-licensed facility, coordinate with the IAS warehouseman to maximize the utilization of market carries and grain logistics.


• On farm procurement calls.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Experience in grain origination preferred.


• Solid understanding of grain marketing, logistics, and marketing programs.


• Display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.


• Ability to communicate information or ideas effectively in written or oral form.


• Ability to organize, deal with change effectively, and work on multiple tasks concurrently.


• Strong interpersonal skills and work ethic.


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.


• Post-secondary education or equivalent of education and experience.


• Physical Requirements/Environmental Adaptability:


• Requires static strength to lift, push, pull, or, on occasion, carry objects with a minimum weight of 50 pounds. Also, flexibility to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Some tasks involve repetitive motion.

Agricultural Environment – Possible exposure to seasonal weather, outdoor conditions, and agricultural products.

Innovative Ag Services is built on its purpose statement: Growing Relationships to Maximize Success! We provide value-added products and services to over 5,000 members in the grain, agronomy, feed, energy and markets. Our 30 locations are conveniently located throughout northeast & central Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. Grow with us!

Innovative Ag Services is an Equal Opportunity employer and is proud to have a drug-free environment. All employment offers are contingent upon applicant successfully completing drug and background screenings.

A Culture Of Performance

Thank you for your interest in a career with Innovative Ag Services, an equal opportunity employer. As we expand our markets and develop new services, we are looking for talented individuals to be part of our fast-paced and dynamic team environment. Our business continues to grow with people from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities, coming together for a common goal: to make Innovative Ag Services our customer’s preferred business partner.

Our corporate office is located in Monticello, Iowa with 30 additional locations scattered throughout Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. We employ 250 fulltime people in Operations, Transportation, Sales, Grain Merchandising, Management, Customer Service, Accounting, IT, Human Resources and Communications. We also hire an additional 120 seasonal employees and interns throughout the year.

As a progressive leader in the agricultural industry, we offer challenging careers in a variety of areas. From accountants to agronomists, our employees enjoy competitive salaries, an exceptional benefits package and a safety-focused work environment.

All applications are reviewed by Human Resources. If and when your background and availability match the requirements for the position for which you have applied, you may be contacted for an interview.

*You must have a valid email address to apply. If you currently do not have an email address.

Innovative Ag Services is an Equal Opportunity employer and is proud to have a drug-free environment. All employment offers are contingent upon applicant successfully completing drug and background screenings
recblid 5d4bdwd06yj4atcdqq173619c08prc
Innovative Ag Services

Job Tags

Full time, Seasonal work, Outdoor,

Similar Jobs