Harvest Season Operations Specialist

Illinois Ag; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Inc. is seeking a Seasonal Operations Specialist to join our team in Newark, IL. No experience required—assist in running daily operations during the fall season and potential for full-time at season end.

Expect varied shifts, with weekend hours and opportunities to maximize take-home pay. Responsibilities include working with commodities, operating loaders and forklifts, loading/unloading trucks, and maintaining safety practices.

Qualifications

• Must meet minimum age requirement.
• 1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations.
• Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and forklifts.
• Willing to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands.
• Agriculture experience preferred.
• Pre-employment screenings may be required (drug, criminal, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently as supervised.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of commodities handled at the location and comply with company policies and regulations.
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Prepare trucks for loading/unloading and assist with sampling and hoses as needed.
• Load and unload agricultural inputs from trucks using machinery; handle bulk or packaged material.
• Monitor and maintain quality and inventory, and keep work areas safe and clean.

Skills

Operations experience

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

CHS Inc. is seeking a Seasonal Operations Specialist to join our team in Newark, IL. No experience required—assist in running daily operations during the fall season and potential for full-time at season end.

Expect varied shifts, with weekend hours and opportunities to maximize take-home pay. Responsibilities include working with commodities, operating loaders and forklifts, loading/unloading trucks, and maintaining safety practices.