Operations Specialist

CHS, Inc.; Clark Township (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

CHS Inc. in Dixon, Nebraska, seeks an Operations Specialist to support agronomy operations and back up the Custom Applicator role. You will work with our local producers, uphold safety standards, and learn across logistics and farm inputs.

The role offers hands-on experience with trucks, loaders, fertilizer and crop protection products, plus opportunities for growth within the largest U.S. cooperative.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application.
• Must meet minimum age requirement.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain knowledge of commodities handled and comply with policies.
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Prepare trucks for loading/unloading and operate associated equipment.
• Load and unload agricultural inputs; manage bulk or packaged product.
• Monitor load-out functions and operate automated scale/dump systems.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks on pumps, valves, and loading arms.
• Deliver products to customer sites; conduct warehouse work and forklift operation.
• Report safety concerns to supervisor and follow DOT guidelines.
• May apply fertilizer and crop protection products with supervision.

Skills

Ag Production Knowledge

Operations Knowledge

Agriculture Application

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CDL with Hazmat endorsement

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

Looking for a career where you can make an impact close to home?

CHS is hiring an Operations Specialist at our agronomy location in Dixon, NE, with the opportunity to grow your skills as a backup Custom Applicator. Join a team that supports local producers, values safety, and offers opportunities for growth with the largest cooperative in the U.S.

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 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 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.
• 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.
• With supervison, apply fertilzer and crop protection products. May include use of a high clearance sprayer or floater.
• Performgeneral labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently, which may include general maintenance, grounds maintenance, equipment inspection and maintenance, andrecord keeping.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• Knowledge of Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application
• Must meet minimum age requirement

Additional Qualifications

• Must meet DOT and Company requirements
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile
• Ability to work additional hours to meet business demand
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• CDL license with Hazmat endorsement or ability to attain one preferred
• Applicator's license, chemical application education and experience, forklift certification and farming/agriculture backgroundpreferred
• 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 lift and load up to 75 lbs

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.