Commodity Trading Associate 2026 - Multiple U.S. Locations

Cargill's size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.

Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.

This position is in Cargill's animal nutrition and health business, where we improve animal lives through better nutrition. Our team researches, innovates and creates solutions that deliver healthy results for our customers.

Your Role :

Connect to meaningful work. Feed the world. Achieve your higher purpose.

What if your ideas could nourish the world? As an associate, we transfer your knowledge and skills into profound experiences that positively impact our global community. From food to transportation, your innovative solutions, collaboration and dedication will evolve industries to take on tomorrow's greatest challenges. And that's just the beginning. Because when your skills meet our unrivaled network and breadth of opportunity, your career is without bounds. Join our community to realize the impact of your work, help people around the world and connect with something greater.

Commodity Trading Associate Position :

As an entry-level Commodity Trading Associate you will be a part of a fast-paced environment, tackling real-world challenges while trading agricultural commodities such as grain, oilseeds / oilseed products, feed and processing by-products. We look for people who are comfortable taking and managing risk, challenging the status quo and who are motivated and driven to succeed.

Your work :

• Develop and maintain customer relationships with country elevators, producers, feed mills, and processors
• Analyze supply and demand, survey market conditions, and other economic forces in order to maintain and grow Cargill's position in the market place
• Initiate, negotiate and agree on terms of commodity purchase / sale contracts, such as price, quality, quantity, transportation, timing and payment
• Coordinate transportation and logistics to execute commodity contracts
• Ensure thorough and accurate follow-up, execution, and closure of all contracts
• Provide timely and effective communication and interaction with other Cargill teams such as sales, transportation and logistics, quality assurance, plant personnel, engineers and accountants
• Make occasional plant and crop survey trips to visit with suppliers and internal and external customers
• Complete and collaborate on other projects and assignments as needed

Key Capabilities for Success :

Our Compensation :

The expected salary for this position is $72,000. The disclosed salary has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and / or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked.

Our Benefits :

No matter who you are or where you are, we've designed our plans and programs to meet your needs. We want to help you take care of what's needed for today and offer protection to help with tomorrow's what-ifs. You'll have access to a wide variety of flexible and inclusive programs to meet your health, financial, and work / life needs to support you and help you succeed. Eligible programs and incentives include :

Our Vibrant Community :

At Cargill, you will be a part of our vibrant global community with a culture that celebrates diversity. This is a reflection of the clients we serve and generates an intellectually diverse set of employees. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity, make our culture more inclusive and enhance our employees' outstanding talents and perspectives to benefit our organization and employees.

Our U.S. Business Resource Groups include :

Asian Alliance Network, Cargill Young Professionals Network, Cargill Ability Network (iCAN), Cargill Ebony Council, Indigenous Peoples Network (IPN), Hispanic-Latino Council, Cargill Pride Network, Veterans & Military Support Network, and Cargill Women's Network.

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Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.

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