Organizational Background:
Columbia Grain International, LLC is a global leader in the origination, processing, logistics and distribution of high-quality bulk grains, pulses, edible beans, oilseeds, and organics for domestic and worldwide export markets. Our vertically integrated company is headquartered in Portland, OR, and we own and operate over 60 facilities including grain elevators and pulse processing plants across WA, ID, MT, NE, and ND.
At all levels of our organization, our employees are some of the most experienced and knowledgeable in the industry. We've spent over 40 years cultivating lasting partnerships with a wide network of producers and the local communities surrounding our facilities, which enables us to source the highest quality product to "make markets" and fulfill our mission of nourishing the world, safely.
Position Description:
The primary responsibilities of the Elevator Manager Trainee will work with location manager, elevator employees and regional office personnel to learn and execute all aspects of elevator operations including safety programs and operational procedures. The Elevator Manager Trainee will work with the other members of the team to work toward operational goals while maintaining quality and efficiencies.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Maintain awareness of inventory quantities as well as quality of inventory.
• Learn to grade grain, blend grain, and load outbound trucks &\or trains.
• Maintain knowledge of changing economics of current market values, rail freight values, truck transportation costs and local competition.
• Create and develop customer and industry relationships
• Maintain a profitable margin while increasing facility volume.
• Understand elevator logistics and keep operations personnel updated on all inbound and outbound grain quantity and quality specs.
• Issue and execute cash purchase contracts and grower agreements.
• Other duties assigned.