Corn Buyer | Farm/ Agriculture Industry | Salary up to $73k (BOE) Job at Azteca Milling, Evansville, IN

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  • Azteca Milling
  • Evansville, IN

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Azteca Milling LP, the producer of MASECA, is a division of Gruma Corporation. With over 60 years of experience Gruma is the world's largest producer of corn masa flour. Azteca Milling L.P. has an immediate opening for a Corn Buyer at his Manufacturing Facility in Evansville, IN Facility.

The primary function of this position is to originate corn from local producers, according to the Company’s Identity Preserve Program (IP). Contribute to achieve company’s mission and goals, which result in outstanding customer service, and a profitable Procurement Department.

  • Contact growers prior to planting season.
  • Check and audit corn fields during the growing season.
  • Travel to corn areas.
  • Establish good relationship with corn growers and another Agribusiness.
  • Work with cooperators to assure tests are planted and harvested.
  • Sign corn contracts with growers.
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret Hybrid Testing Program Agronomic and Grain Quality Data.
  • Perform activities according to position training matrix.
  • Responsible to understand his/her role in the Food Safety Management System by awareness of the importance and relevancy of his/her activities and to report food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
  • Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related field. Master’s degree preferred. 0-3 years of experience in similar position. * Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of corn agronomics
  • Microsoft office expertise, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Good communications skills
  • Bilingual English and Spanish a plus.
  • Regular attendance required.

Shift: 1st

Salary: Up to $73k (BOE) plus 10% annual Bonus

Our Full Benefits Package includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Life insurance and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) plan with matching, Paid, shoe allowances, Vacation Pay and 7 Paid Holidays. Employees also benefit from an employee discount program on products.

*This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

Gruma Corporation and its affiliates, including but not limited to Azteca Milling, L.P., are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely for the purposes of determining suitability for employment, verifying your identity, and maintaining employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity with-out imposing undue hardship on Gruma. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Company Description

Founded in 1977, Azteca Milling, L.P. is the largest “nixtamal” corn producer in the United States, and a significant competitor in grits and corn flour in Europe.
As the leader in the cornflour dough industry, Azteca Milling LP is committed to manufacturing the highest-quality products, to personalized service to all our customers and to investment in the research and development of new products. We produce more than 50 different types of corn flour dough for multiple uses, including traditional uses such as the production of corn tortillas, dough for tacos and tostadas, tortilla chips, corn chips, tamales, pupusas (corn and cheese turnovers) and corn drinks. Additionally, in Europe we produce grits for cereals, beer and snacks.

Company Description

Founded in 1977, Azteca Milling, L.P. is the largest “nixtamal” corn producer in the United States, and a significant competitor in grits and corn flour in Europe.\r\nAs the leader in the cornflour dough industry, Azteca Milling LP is committed to manufacturing the highest-quality products, to personalized service to all our customers and to investment in the research and development of new products. We produce more than 50 different types of corn flour dough for multiple uses, including traditional uses such as the production of corn tortillas, dough for tacos and tostadas, tortilla chips, corn chips, tamales, pupusas (corn and cheese turnovers) and corn drinks. Additionally, in Europe we produce grits for cereals, beer and snacks.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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