Agriculture Laborer

CHS Inc; Waverly (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their agronomy team in Illinois. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in facility operations, including the mixing and blending of agricultural products. You'll receive onsite training and build strong relationships with key agricultural brands, ensuring the delivery of custom fertility and crop protection solutions. With a commitment to safety and quality, you'll play a vital role in maintaining operations and supporting agricultural success. If you're passionate about agriculture and eager to grow your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations.
• Ability to operate machinery such as loaders and tractors.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently.
• Load and unload agricultural inputs using machinery.

Skills

Operations Management

Customer Service

Machinery Operation

Safety Compliance

General Labor

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Loaders

Forklifts

Conveyors

Tractors

Job description

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

Do you have a passion for agriculture & in search for a long-term career?

CHS, Inc has a career growing opportunity to join our agronomy team in Lowder, IL! Daily you will receive onsite training, run facility operations while also mixing, blending and maintaining anhydrous ammonia tanks. Build strong on-farm relationships with some of the best-known brands in agriculture to deliver and apply custom fertility and crop protection solutions across the state of IL. From a CDL to an applicator license, CHS assists in all your needs to be successful in your career. Apply today to be part of our global impact!

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently. Responsibilities may include:
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the commodities handled at the location and comply with company policy and government regulations pertaining to commodities.
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Prepare trucks and railcars for loading/unloading, which may require sampling, loosening large nuts, opening hatches, and attaching and/or detaching flexible hoses.
• Load and unload agricultural inputs from railcars and/or trucks using heavy or light duty machinery/equipment. May include bulk and or packaged material.
• Control and monitor all load out functions.
• Understand and operate automated scale/dump systems.
• Conduct and properly record daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks including but not limited to lubrication of pumps, valves, and loading arms. Inspect in-use equipment looking for seeps and leaks of process equipment.
• Monitor and maintain quality of inventory (may include blended, bulk or packaged product).
• Deliver products such as fertilizer, chemical, seed, feed and others to customer sites.
• Keep all work areas in a clean, orderly and safe condition. Conduct regular housekeeping duties such as sweeping, shoveling, power washing, scraping and cleaning up spills. Complete appropriate record keeping.
• Perform grounds maintenance including snow removal.
• Perform warehouse work including driving loader, loading/unloading inventory, forklift operation, and general maintenance.
• Promptly report any customer complaints, repair or maintenance needs, or safety concerns to supervisor.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned to ensure facility operates smoothly and customers receive excellent customer service.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• Must meet minimum age requirement
• 1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations

Additional Qualifications

• Agriculture experience preferred
• Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 75 pounds
• Ability to climb rail cars, ladders, stairs, and bins
• Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.