Office Assistant

CHS; Minnesota; On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Ag Services is seeking an Office Assistant for the Mahnomen, MN office. The role focuses on performing general administrative tasks while delivering top-notch customer service. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong attention to detail, able to handle multiple duties in a fast-paced environment.

Schedule is Monday–Friday 8–5, with some additional weekend hours during peak seasons. The position offers a competitive wages and benefits package based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Basic math skills for everyday tasks.
• Willing to work extended hours during peak seasons.

Responsibilities

• Complete general administrative duties on time with high quality.
• Answer incoming phone calls, greet visitors, and direct patrons to appropriate personnel.
• Assemble and maintain files including accurately entering information and keeping documentation up to date.
• Order office supplies and maintain a clean office.
• Schedule meetings, arrange facilities, logistics and catering, and distribute meeting information.
• Assist in preparing presentations and organizational charts.
• Provide clear communication with location managers, board members, and patrons.
• Manage multiple projects and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Maintain understanding of company products and services.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Promote a strong safety culture and follow safety policies and regulations.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Basic math skills

Extended hours

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS Ag Services is looking for an Office Assistant in their Mahnomen, MN office. This individual would be responsible for all administrative tasks while providing top notch customer service. Our ideal candidate would be a self-starter and detail orientated.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-5 with some additional weekend hours during peak seasons.

Responsibilities

• Complete general administrative duties on time with high quality.
• Answer incoming phone calls, greet and assist visitors, and direct patrons to appropriate personnel.
• Assemble and maintain files including accurately entering all information, keeping files updated and maintaining complete electronic file documentation.
• Order office supplies and maintain a clean office.
• Schedule meetings, arrange facilities, logistics and catering and distribute meeting information.
• Assist in preparing presentations, organizational charts, phone lists, etc.
• Provide clear communication with location managers, board members, and patrons.
• Manage multiple projects and prioritize work to meet all required timelines.
• Maintain a full understanding of company products and services.
• Work with sensitive material and maintain highest level of confidentiality and integrity.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• 1+ years of experience in Office and Facilities Services
• 1+ years of experience in Administrative Support
• High School diploma or GED

Additional Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Basic math skills
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business needs
• Farming background or agriculture/fertilizer experience, preferred
• Familiarity with accounting software, preferred
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, push, and pull frequently
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs
• Ability to speak frequently

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.