Overview
A cotton gin and warehouse manager oversees all operations involved in cotton ginning processes, logistics with USDA Cotton Classing offices, logistics with producers, storage and marketing of cotton bales.
What responsibilities will I have?
What education and training is required?
A high school diploma is required however an associates degree in agricultural mechanics, engineering, business, and/or marketing or higher may be preferred.
To pursue a career as a Cotton Gin and Warehouse Manager:
The following high school courses are recommended: agricultural education, physics or mechanics, accounting, computer courses, and mathematics.
Where can I work?
Cotton Gin and Warehouse Managers work for private or cooperative gins in all cotton producing states. Some may be self employed if they are owner or part owner of the gin.
Future Job Market / Outlook
The future outlook for a cotton gin and warehouse manager will be good over the next five years.
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