Operations Specialist – 1027154 CHS Inc.

Farmer Veteran Coalition; North Dakota; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and wellness

401(k) and pension

Paid time off

Job summary

CHS Inc. in Napoleon, ND is seeking a full-time Operations Specialist to support grain and agronomy operations. You will perform loading, maintenance, and monitoring tasks, and help ensure safety and accuracy in daily activities.

Responsibilities include loading trucks and railcars, maintaining equipment, and adhering to company policies and FMCSA requirements. CDL/Hazmat is encouraged; pre-employment screenings may apply. Join one of the largest coops in the U.S.

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 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.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Pre-employment screening may be required.
• Agriculture experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the commodities handled 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.
• 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 lubrication of pumps, valves, and loading arms.
• Inspect in-use equipment for seeps and leaks of process equipment.
• Monitor and maintain quality of inventory.
• Deliver products such as fertilizer, chemical, seed, feed and others to customer sites.
• Keep all work areas clean, orderly and safe.
• 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 to ensure facility operates smoothly and customers receive excellent customer service.

Skills

Operations experience

Heavy machinery operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Loader

Conveyors

Tractors

Track mobile

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: Want to make a difference and impact in your local community? Come join CHS South Central as a full time Operations Specialist in Napoleon, ND today! Your day to day will never look the same when you work within CHS grain and agronomy. You will:

• Load and unload grain, agronomy, and feed products
• Work with your hands by performing scheduled maintenance and repairs
• Acquire knowledge on how to monitor and maintain grain qualify, mix/load fertilizer/chemical products and assist in loading trains
• Obtain certifications to operate equipment including the opportunity to obtain your CDL
• Take this opportunity to work with one of the largest coops in the U.S, while still making an impact in our local communities.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently.
• 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
• 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
• CDL license or ability to attain one with Hazmat endorsement preferred
• Agriculture experience preferred
• Forklift certiification 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 FMCSA 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

Benefits

• 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.