Current Openings

Position Summary
Michigan Agricultural Commodities is seeking an individual to fill full-time Scale & Accounting Service role for the Newaygo location. The Newaygo facility is located in a picturesque location right alongside the Muskegon River. MAC is a progressive leader in the grain industry, continually investing in our facilities and employees to expand our footprint across Michigan. The ideal individual for this role will have experience or interest in agricultural office, accounting and scale operations, demonstrating a desire to utilize skills to positively impact the company and customers.

Scope of Responsibilities: Responsible for direct support to the Newaygo Manager and Merchandisers. Perform all scale and grading operations related to receiving and shipping grain. Provide customer service, including handling phone calls and face-to-face interactions with new and existing customers. Perform accounting duties and tasks related to the location and customers.

Job Requirements:

  • Physical Requirements: Good physical condition, mobility and the ability to work extended hours are necessary to perform the basic tasks of this position. Good vision and hearing are essential to properly perform these operations. Computer and filing skills are required.
  • Safety: It is the policy of MAC to provide a safe and healthy workplace. The ability to perform all tasks in a safe manner and in accordance with company policy is essential. All company policies and procedures to be followed.
  • Housekeeping: Maintain the office area in a clean and presentable manner. Remove clutter and grain dust to promote a better work environment.
  • Scale & Marketing Tasks:
    • Perform all weighing and grading functions in the scale house. Operate the probe to obtain samples of inbound and outbound trucks. Operate grading equipment. Complete ticket entry into the computer. Transfer grain tickets on a timely basis.
    • Quality control; perform falling number and vomitoxin test on customer and MAC grain.
    • Complete and maintain appropriate documents such as Bills of Lading, Scale Tickets, Counter Invoices, Deposit Slips, etc.
    • Assist manager and merchant with customer account maintenance.
    • Assist customers in marketing their grain by quoting prices or helping them contact the grain merchants.
  • Accounting Responsibilities:
    • Ensure timely processing of inbound and outbound scale tickets resulting in grain checks and/or settlements, to both external customers and inter-company.
    • Enter contracts and pricings into Agris.
    • Enter inbound and outbound inventories; monitor for accuracy and control.
    • Enter daily payables and receivables; monitor activities.
    • Ensure daily deposits and incoming/outgoing mail are handled in a timely manner.
    • Responsible for monthly reconciliation of cash clearing accounts and inter-company accounts.
    • Assist in taking customer payments, AR/AP transactions, filing, bank deposits and reconciliation.
    • Maintain positive communication with Corporate Accounting staff.
  • Customer Service:
    • Provide exceptional customer service in a friendly business manner.
    • Maintain positive communication with Facility Manager and Merchants to facilitate best possible customer service and team membership.
  • Handle inbound phone calls and face-to-face contact with customers looking up information relative to open contract balances, contract applications, tickets, and other grain accounting information.
  • Operations Assistance: Communicate scale truck movement with plant personnel.
  • General filing, mail and other office duties.
  • Other tasks as assigned

Desired Skills/Competencies

  • Must have excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Demonstrate excellent customer service, good personal skills, and a great attitude.
  • Organizational and attention to detail skills.
  • Motivation to learn new skills and information to grow in individual’s role at MAC.
  • Minimum high school degree required, Associates degree or accounting experience preferred.
  • Required: must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and substance screening.

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Position Summary
Michigan Agricultural Commodities is seeking a full-time General Laborer – Operations for the Newaygo location. The Newaygo facility is located in a picturesque location right alongside the Muskegon River. MAC is a progressive leader in the grain industry, continually investing in our facilities and employees to expand our footprint across Michigan. The ideal individual for this role will have experience or interest in agricultural application, demonstrating a desire to utilize skills to positively impact the company and customers.

Scope of Responsibilities: Must work in coordination with peers and supervisors to successfully complete daily facility operations.  Provide efficient, friendly service to customers.  Daily operations include (but are not limited to) housekeeping activities, shipping and receiving of product, equipment operation & maintenance, grounds keeping, and facility beautification & upkeep.  Focus on cleaning when not assigned other duties (mainly sweeping).

Job Requirements:

  • Physical Requirements: Good physical condition, mobility, strength (must have the ability to lift safely more than 50 lbs. without restrictions) and the ability to climb and work at heights (up to 250’) are necessary to perform the basic tasks of this position. Good vision and hearing are essential to personal safety and the safety of co-workers.
  • Housekeeping:
    • Grain Dust Control: Shovel remnants at bottom of bins. Sweep bins, inside and outside. Sweep floors and outdoor concrete to maintain minimal dust levels. Safely remove dust from control panels as necessary.
    • Product Spill Control: Use shovel and bucket to return spilled product to inventory immediately after spill or remove to safe area. May require the use of Front-End Loader/Skidloader. Sweep concrete pads, remove spilled product completely.
    • Facility Appearance: Use equipment to enhance and improve premises. Includes (but not limited to) mow lawn, grade drives, sweep scale, paint, weed whip, rake gravel/ballast from lawn, etc.
  • Shipping and Receiving:
    • Truck Unloading: Operate conveyor controls as directed, select proper bin or dryer destination. Monitor pit during unloading to guard against product spills. Check grain quality during unloading to ensure consistent quality of load and proper destination for grain within the elevator, report any problems to supervisor.
    • Grain Shipments: Assist in the loading of rail cars. Inspect cars for cleanliness and damage. Check and close all bottoms, seal and record tops and bottom of cars. May require operating controls to deliver product from bins to rail cars. Monitor loading of cars and guard against product spills or overloads.  May require use of locomotive to position rail cars for loading (this responsibility requires proper training which will be provided).  Occasionally required to assist in unloading cars (dependent on meeting grade specifications).  Assist in loading of trucks as assigned.  Monitor loading, check grain quality
    • Railcar Unloading: Unload railcars with feed or grain products as necessary. Inspect cars for seals on tops and bottoms, requiring excellent recordkeeping skills. Monitor product for condition upon unloading from car. Requires using bar to open bottoms, and vibrator and/or sledgehammer to remove product.
    • Other: Assist customers in obtaining bagged seed or feed products, packaged chemicals, hardware items, etc. Forklift to move pallets of material. Lift bagged or packaged materials by hand, load onto vehicles. May require delivery of products to customers facilities using company vehicle. Will also take responsibility for inventory control, ensuring inbound/outbound shipments match bills or bill of lading.
  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance:
    • Occasionally assist in fabricating transitions, covers, chutes, guards, etc. to improve movement of grain through elevator. Lift and carry steel. Climb ladders to repair site.
    • Operate equipment to move grain among bins and dryers. Use control panels, assist in manual set-up and positioning of gates (requires climbing).  Occasionally drive trucks for internal grain transfers.
    • Assist in replacing worn buckets and belts. Lubricate equipment.
    • Assist in maintaining vehicles. Change oil, spark plugs, performs tune-ups and other minor vehicle maintenance activities.
    • Participate in bin measurements and other inventory count procedures.
    • Assist in tarping piles.
    • Maintain daily vehicle logs by filling out prior to moving from sheds.
    • Activities will require confined space entry and hot works activities. Ability to perform duties safely with appropriate forms filled out is required.
    • May require running errands using company vehicle.
  • Safety: Some operations require the wearing of protective gear that may seem heavy or restrictive. Safety is a priority in performing all company functions.  All company policies, protocols and procedures to be followed, as well as completion of assigned safety trainings.
  • Other tasks as assigned: by Lead Operations, Maintenance Supervisor, or Facility Manager.

Desired Skills/Competencies

  • Physical strength and endurance.
  • Ability to use necessary tools and machines.
  • Comfort working in high-stress environment with extreme weather fluctuations.
  • Preference for drive to learn, take initiative/self-direction, and manage time well.
  • Minimum high school degree required.
  • Required: must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and substance screening.

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Position Summary
Michigan Agricultural Commodities is seeking a full-time Grain Merchant to work out of our Breckenridge facility. This position focuses on grain originations and merchandising for a specific MAC facility. This role will provide a unique opportunity to build collaborative relationships with the other facility merchant and customers, working at a large and diverse multi-site facility offering a variety of services to customers. MAC is a progressive leader in the grain industry, continually investing in our facilities and employees to expand our footprint across Michigan. The ideal individual for this role will have experience or interest in agricultural grain merchandising, demonstrating a desire to utilize skills to positively impact the company and customers.

Scope of Responsibilities

  • Foster and build team atmosphere between office staff and other Breckenridge merchant to grow MAC business.
  • Assist customers in building and maintaining a grain marketing plan with MAC.
  • Originate grain into facility. Main crops are corn, soybeans and wheat.  Other markets include feed market commodities, oats, rye, IP soybeans, and dry beans.
  • Review market information to enhance knowledge and understanding of grain markets.
  • Track customer and contracting information and produce customer contracts through CRM.

 Job Requirements

Marketing

  • Build goals and strategies with Vice President of Merchandising, Facility Manager, and the other Breckenridge merchant.
  • Origination of grain and oilseeds; purchase both delivered to facility and commercial destinations, as well as FOB, within proper margin guidelines, policies and procedures as established by the Vice President of Merchandising.
  • Maintain thorough and in-depth knowledge of markets and trends, as well as remain capable of making accurate, effective recommendations to producers regarding risk management and contracting strategies.
  • Assist in development of new originations programs, ensuring customers are properly informed of current programs, prices and trends.
  • Understand facility grain bids and on-farm grain; assist in setting both delivered and FOB bids
  • Make calls and provide education to customers within targeted draw area through implementation of marketing meetings and seminars.
  • Provide timely bids to MAC customers.
  • Develop working knowledge of freight and competitor activities.
  • Assist Lansing in marketing and logistics for the facility.

Customer Relations

  • Maintain contact with customers to effectively promote business with MAC.
  • Build and maintain relationships with customers. Make on-site visits.
  • Regular phone, e-mail and personal communication.
  • Proactively work with producers to institute marketing plans and continually follow up to monitor progress.
  • Promote farm understanding of operational costs to establish goals and marketing plans.
  • Maintain customer service, along with pleasant and courteous attitude at all times.
  • Follow-up on customer complaints as necessary.

Administration

  • Review and verify checks/settlements from facility Accountant before presenting for Facility Manager signature.
  • Effectively communicate with Lansing Hedge Desk and corporate traders, keeping Lansing informed of all grain related merchandising and accounting matters.
  • Have a complete understanding of customer status in Agris. Be able to determine accurate contract balances and applications.
  • Assist in reporting procedures that detail the amount and specific quality of facility inventory.
  • Assist Facility Manager in budgeting and projections for the facility annual plan.
  • MAC Customer Relationship Management program.
    • Log customer interactions.
    • Develop/maintain current customer call list.
    • Utilize information for customer tracking and communication.

Shipping & Receiving

  • Assist with handling of incoming calls, receiving of product, order preparation, billing and distribution of product as directed.
  • Assist in scale room, weighing and grading as needed.
  • Operations assistance as directed by Facility Manager.

Other

  • Collaboratively communicate with Breckenridge staff.
  • Develop good understanding of local facility offers to enhance value for both customer and MAC.
  • Adhere to and enforce MAC contract policies.
  • Positively represent company and self when interacting with customers and colleagues.
  • Promote cooperation and communication with fellow employees, customers, and other MAC facilities.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 Desired Skills/Competencies

  • Demonstrate good personal and communication skills
  • Motivation to learn new skills and information
  • Organizational and attention to detail required
  • Problem analysis and problem-solving mindset
  • Customer service skills and positive attitude necessary
  • Ability to self-direct and accomplish goals
  • Sales or grain/agronomy experience preferred
  • A bachelor’s degree in agricultural or business-related discipline or 3-years industry experience is highly desirable, however not required.
  • Required: Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and substance screening.

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Position Summary
Michigan Agricultural Commodities is seeking Visual Observers (VO’s) for an exciting opportunity working with agricultural drones to support drone pilots out of the Middleton location during the summer.  Working long hours and some weekends, they will wear provided PPE and handle chemicals. Background in agriculture or UAV’s is beneficial, but all required training will be provided.

 Working Conditions:

  • Seasonal employment                 Hourly wages
  • Hours: varied based on workload. Job is weather dependent so may be off on rainy or windy days, however time will include some weekends. Overtime hours as assigned. Schedule to be determined by supervisor.
  • Meals and lodging covered while traveling. All required PPE provided.

Supervision: This position is a hands-on job. Supervisor: Agronomy Sales Lead; Drone Pilots provide additional direction.

Job Requirements:

  • Safety: It is the policy of MAC to provide a safe and healthy workplace. Operations will require the wearing of protective gear, such as hazmat suits and respirators. The ability to perform all tasks in a safe manner and in accordance with company policy is essential. All company policies and procedures to be followed.
  • Operations:
    • Assist in setup/teardown at operation location following Standard Operating Procedures.
    • Constantly scan skies and ground for hazards, maintaining visual line of sight.
    • Assist in pre-flight procedures and mission understanding.
    • Verbally direct drone operators during flights.
    • Assist with minor aircraft and vehicle maintenance.
    • Swap batteries, load/fill drone after each flight.
    • Maintain an orderly trailer and assist in cleaning.
    • Mix fungicides on-site.
    • Assist with trailer refilling and cleaning after base arrival.
  • Physical Requirements: Physical condition must not limit the ability to walk over various terrain or lift at least 30 lbs which is necessary to perform the basic tasks of this position. Some operations require the wearing of protective gear that may seem heavy or restrictive. Good vision and hearing are essential to personal safety and the safety of co-workers.
  • Other tasks: as assigned.

Desired Skills/Competencies

  • Able to work long hours and travel overnight, as well as work in inclement weather.
  • Adept at interpreting and following maps.
  • Experience mixing RUP’s preferred.
  • General drone knowledge and understanding of DJI’s operating system desired.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and attention to detail skills.
  • Good teamwork and problem-solving skills.
  • Valid Driver’s License required.
  • Required: must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and substance screening.

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Position Summary
Michigan Agricultural Commodities is seeking a full-time hourly Custom Applicators for the Middleton location.  MAC is a progressive leader in the grain industry, continually investing in our facilities and employees to expand our footprint across Michigan.  The ideal individual for this role will have experience or interest in agricultural application, demonstrating a desire to utilize skills to positively impact the company and customers.

 Scope of Responsibilities

  • This is a precision job which requires attention to detail in all aspects.
  • The role will require continuing education to maintain current license with the MDA or other supervisory body to legally apply prescribed products.
  • Will work closely with agronomy manager to fulfill custom application work orders.
  • Supervision of tender drivers in conjunction with agronomy manager to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures outlined in the employee handbook will be necessary
  • Ensure daily operations are being completed, and provide efficient, friendly and precise service to customers.
  • Ensure duties are being properly performed and understand the importance of precision application of all products, dry and liquid.

 Job Requirements

  • Housekeeping, Shipping and Receiving
  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance
  • Physical Requirements: Physical condition must not limit ability to climb (highest point 250’), lift at least 20#, get in and out of confined spaces, or the wearing of protective gear. Good vision and hearing are essential to personal safety and the safety of co-workers. Some operations may require the wearing of protective gear that may seem heavy or restrictive. Safety is a priority in performing all company functions, including following all company policies and procedures.
  • Other Tasks as Assigned
  • Safety: PPE selection must be done and utilized by all applicators and tender drivers at all times. Safety is top priority.

 Desired Skills/Competencies

  • Motivation to learn new skills and information to grow in individual’s role at MAC
  • Organizational and attention to detail skills
  • Demonstrate excellent customer service
  • Great attitude is a must
  • Minimum high school degree required
  • Required: must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and substance screening.

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All candidates must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and substance screening.

Internship Opportunities

We downsized our internship experience following COVID-19. With a smaller 2022 class, we still keep looking for the next great employee! If you know a student already planning for their future, send them our way or submit your resume for future opportunities.

Blissfield Intern
Brown City Intern
Marlette Intern
Middleton Intern

Our MAC Internships are designed to provide a real-life experience for students to gain exposure in working in a grain trading office, grain terminal, and crop/soil sciences. Experiences include a variety of different tasks, with a goal to cross-train an intern to benefit from as many different experiences as possible. The exact role of an intern varies based upon the location they will work out of. We also try to offer learning opportunities directly related to the career interests of each individual intern. Some of the skill building activities an intern may experience include:

  • Participation in summer long merchandising exercise
  • Facility grain logistics education (grain grading, loading, unloading)
  • Bin space management, storage methods, and grain quality control measures training
  • Fertilizer blending, delivery, unloading and storage management
  • Customer service – phone and office contact
  • Grain contracting procedures and futures/options education
  • Field scouting, assessment and reporting (with a focus typically on wheat & IP soybeans)
  • Market data review
  • Facility safety training
  • Grain ticket and settlement process training
  • Agronomy sales and support
  • Soil Sampling
  • Special projects
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