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. We’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:

• Ability to quickly learn new computer programs and systems.
• Strong desire to work directly with farmer customers and build relationships.
• Basic knowledge of grain elevators and their functions.
• Has taken coursework in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, or a related field.
• Enrolled in a Bachelor's program at an accredited college/university.

 

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. ​

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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.