Commodity Trading Assistant - Omaha, NE at The Andersons Inc in Omaha, Nebraska

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Commodity Trading Assistant

We are hiring a Commodity Trading (Merchandising) Assistant to assist our Omaha Trading Office.

If you are good with numbers, highly organized, thrive in a high-volume fast paced environment and want to learn about agricultural commodities - this is the role for you! 

Amid the ups and downs of production agriculture The Andersons has remained a constant - building unique relationships with our customers, employees, business partners and with the communities in which we operate. We will continue this commitment and strive to provide extraordinary personal service every day.  Check out what makes The Andersons unique today!  

What we offer: 

• The dignity of honest work and that working toward company goals should provide support and opportunity for each member of the organization. 


• The belief that employees should provide support and opportunity for each member of the organization to work toward personal and company goals alike. 


• Opportunity to learn about the agriculture commodity trading business 


• Unlimited growth potential - Many Paths. One Future.

The job (just the basics): 

• Data entry of contract information, create contract folders and ensure accuracy of files and documents 


• Assist with intermediate accounting functions such as: invoicing, collection, and payment processing 


• Provide logistical support for commodity shipments by rail, truck or barge 


• Help customers by answering questions or resolving issues with payments or shipments 


• Run reports, organize data, analyze and problem solve 


• Support commodity traders and senior assistants with other duties as needed 

What you bring (higher skillset = higher position): 

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, Associate's or higher degree preferred 


• A minimum of 1 year relevant accounting and/or customer service experience 


• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated 


• An ambitious spirit to help drive personal and company growth 


• Strong attention to detail, ability to gather and analyze information 


• 10 key and data entry experience 

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons' Statement of Principles.  

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Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Note: The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at talentacquisition@andersonsinc.com .

We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

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