Operations Specialist

CHS Inc.; Connell (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Inc. in Connell, WA is seeking an Operations Specialist to handle grain-related tasks, load/unload trucks, operate heavy equipment, monitor grain quality, and maintain inventory records. This full-time role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and hands-on operation at CHS Sun Basin.

Join a large co-op with a strong safety culture and opportunities to contribute to customer service and warehouse operations while working with a dedicated team in a rural Washington community.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Operations and/or Business Operations.
• Must meet minimum age requirement.
• CDL license or ability to attain one with Hazmat endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the commodities handled and comply with policy and regulations.
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Prepare trucks for loading/unloading, including sampling and attaching hoses.
• Load and unload agricultural inputs using heavy or light machinery.
• Control and monitor all load-out functions.
• Operate automated scale/dump systems.
• Maintain inventory and perform routine maintenance tasks.
• Deliver products to customer sites.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and proper record keeping.
• Perform grounds maintenance including snow removal.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as loaders and forklifts.
• Report safety concerns to supervisor.
• Follow company safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Operations knowledge

Machinery operation

Safety awareness

Hazmat awareness

Customer service

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 Sun Basin is seeking a motivated individual with a strong work ethic to fill the role of Operations Specialist in Connell, WA. This is a full-time role focused on handling various grain-related tasks. Key responsibilities include loading and unloading trucks with grain, operating a variety of heavy equipment, and monitoring the quality of grain. The role also involves grain sweeping, maintaining accurate inventory records, performing grounds maintenance, and ensuring a clean and safe work environment. Strong attention to detail and the ability to operate machinery are essential for this role.

Join the largest co-op in the U.S. and make a meaningful impact in our local communities. Enjoy a fun and safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• As directed, 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.
• 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)

• Knowledge of Operations and/or Business Operations
• Must meet minimum age requirement

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands
• CDL license or ability to attain one with Hazmat endorsement preferred
• Agriculture experience preferred
• Forklift certification 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 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.

If you live in Washington or are applying for a position in Washington, please review the information linked here.

This position is designated by CHS Inc. as a safety-sensitive position pursuant to Washington law, RCW 49.44.240. Please be advised that due to this designation (and notice to applicants of the same), the pre-employment drug testing panel for this position will include marijuana and its metabolites.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to [e-mail]; to verify that the communication is from CHS.