Cargill · 2 days ago
Commodity Trading Associate 2026 - Multiple U.S. Locations
Amarillo, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$72K/yr - $72K/yrCargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products. The Commodity Trading Associate role involves trading agricultural commodities, developing customer relationships, analyzing market conditions, and executing commodity contracts in a fast-paced environment.
AgricultureFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingMeat and Poultry
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited program, graduating between December 2025 and summer 2026
All candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate for an associate opportunity anywhere in the U.S., if applicable
Strong analytical, prioritization and problem-solving skills, collaboration skills, and verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
Ability to contribute, both as part of a team and individually
Preferred
Successfully completed, currently enrolled, or planning to complete before graduating either a micro or macro introductory college-level economics course
Previously completed a commodity trading internship
Benefits
Paid holidays and floating holidays
Paid time off
Comprehensive health care plans
Short term and long-term incentives
Mental Health and Wellbeing program
Digital Learning Library
Retirement plans
Paid time to participate in volunteer and community outreach opportunities
Tuition reimbursement programs
Relocation benefits for those that qualify
Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.
Company
Cargill
Cargill provides agricultural, food, bioindustrial, and risk management solutions across global supply chains and manufacturing sectors.
Founded in 1865
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (25)
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2023 (29)
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2021 (26)
2020 (41)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
National Safety Council
2025-06-25Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Brian Sikes
Board Chair and CEO
David MacLennan
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2026-01-05
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