Grain Merchandising Intern - Summer 2026

Grain Merchandising Intern - Summer 2026 | Primient

About Primient

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. W e're investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we're focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

Role Description : The Grain Merchandising Intern will be immersed in the day-to-day operations of a grain elevator, gaining invaluable experience in grain procurement and sales. This role is perfect for a student with a passion for agriculture who wants direct interaction with farmer customers. The intern will learn the fundamental processes of grain merchandising, from contracting and hedging to on-farm visits.

Additional housing stipend from $1,500 to $3,000 depending on work and candidate's location.

Key Projects & 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.

Skills & Qualifications :

Total Rewards

Starting pay of $22.00 / hr + overtime

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes :

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

Career Path & Culture

Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in - ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning.

Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce .

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