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Grains Origination Intern (Summer 2027) - Ethanol Plant

CompanyValero
LocationFort Dodge
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 14, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support grains procurement by purchasing corn from producers, scheduling deliveries, and maintaining grain position reports. They will also collaborate with the accounting department to ensure accurate and timely payments to suppliers.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
11135
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Valero is an international manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels and petrochemical products. We are a Fortune 500 company based in San Antonio, Texas, fueled by nearly 10,000 employees and 14 petroleum refineries with a combined throughput capacity of approximately 3 million barrels per day. We also proudly operate 12 ethanol plants in the Mid-Continent of the U.S., with a combined production capacity of 1.6 billion gallons per year. Our petroleum refineries are located in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Valero also is a joint venture partner in Diamond Green Diesel, which operates a renewable diesel plant in Norco, Louisiana. Diamond Green Diesel is North America’s largest biomass-based diesel plant. Valero sells its products in the wholesale rack or bulk markets in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland and Latin America. Approximately 7,000 outlets carry Valero’s brand names. Visit www.valero.com for more information, and click 'Careers' to explore opportunities!
About the Role

Supports and expands grains procurement with established suppliers while supporting the goals and objectives of the commodities group and the Company.

  • Purchases corn supply as required from producers in accordance with guidelines provided.
  • Communicates effectively with producers as required for contracting grain purchases and scheduling deliveries.
  • Enters purchase contracts into grain accounting system.
  • Maintains grain position reports for facility.  
  • Works with accounting department as required to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payments to producers.  
  • Complete assigned projects timely, collaborating with team members to obtain needed information.

This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.

This position is a summer internship which requires the student to work 40 hours per week.  

Positions are available at the following locations:
Fort Dodge, IA
Mount Vernon, IN



Minimum Requirements:

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree (or higher degree) in Agriculture Economics or a business-related field required.
  • A minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the intern program required.
  • Graduation dates of August 2027 through May 2029 required.

  • Ability to work 40 hours per week required.

     

Preferred Requirements:

  • Overall GPA of 3.0 (or higher) on a 4.0 scale preferred.

Note: Valero’s pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

Please include the following in your resume: 
Overall GPA and Major - Expected Graduation Date

About the Valero Intern Program

The Valero Intern Program fuels a broader company mission to develop reliable, affordable and sustainable energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution. When you join Valero, you can expect to work with teams that are inclusive and results-driven while celebrating every employee’s strengths and ideas.

Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Key Skills
Grains procurementCommodities managementContractingSchedulingData entryReportingAccounting collaborationCommunicationAgriculture economicsBusiness analysis
Categories
AgricultureEnergyManufacturingFinance & AccountingLogistics