Grain and Feed Logistics Analyst

Chief Ethanol Fuels is seeking a Grain and Feed Logistics Analyst to join the Chief team. This position Coordinates grain deliveries for Chief Ethanol’s Hastings and Lexington facilities out of the Hastings office. You will develop strong relationships with local grain suppliers. You will work closely with the Grain Originator and Commodities Director to develop, communicate, and implement strategic goals that will maximize efficiency and profitability of the Ethanol division. This position requires a high level of analytical and organizational skills along with the ability to problem solve in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Anticipate daily grain usage and feed production while scheduling logistics to safeguard maximum plant production.
• Communicate plant delivery and pick-up schedules with suppliers, customers, and necessary plant personnel.
• Maintain accurate grain position reports and report daily positions to management.
• Assist the grain originator in monitoring the status of contracts, conducting lien searches, and ensuring contracts are signed by suppliers in a timely manner.
• Oversee automated scale systems and process all non-automated trucks. Troubleshoot systems as needed.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years of agricultural industry experience preferred - other related industry experience may be substituted
• Requires working knowledge of industry concepts, principles, and practices

The Company:

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

A subsidiary of Chief Industries, Chief Ethanol is committed to producing quality renewable fuel, and produces approximately 140 million gallons of ethanol annually. Chief Ethanol Fuels, Inc. was Nebraska’s first dry-mill ethanol plant and remains committed to producing renewable fuel and high quality feed today. The plant is a continuous flow Vogelbusch process.

Our Benefits:

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

• Paid vacation/PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan plus company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability benefits
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Financial wellness coaching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays (8)
• Employee discounts
• Education assistances
• And much more.

**Chief Industries Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the basis of equal employment opportunity for all and to providing employees and applicants with a work atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on professional demand, job requirements and qualifications, without regard to color, race, family status, religion or belief, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the settings in which work is being completed. Chief Industries Inc. will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Chief Industries Inc. encourages all to apply for any available jobs. If you need additional assistance with the application process, please call 308-389-7200.**