Operations Specialist/Truck Driver

CHS Inc; Lemmon (SD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading agribusiness as an Operations Specialist/Truck Driver and make a difference in your local community. This role offers a dynamic work environment where you'll handle grain and agronomy products, perform maintenance, and ensure safe operations. With opportunities for certification and a focus on safety, you'll be part of a team that values your contributions. Enjoy a competitive rewards package and the chance to grow within one of the largest cooperatives in the U.S. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply today!

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Profit sharing

Short- and long-term disability

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Trucking Operations.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Maintain or be able to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload agricultural products using machinery.
• Conduct maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Deliver products ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Operations experience

Trucking Operations

Customer service

Heavy machinery operation

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Heavy duty machinery

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 10,000 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 Southwest Grain as a full time Operations Specialist/Truck Driver in Lemmon, SD 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. Our fun and safe work environment is waiting for you, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently. Responsibilities may include:
• 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.
• Conduct and properly record repairs and daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks. Regularly inspect in-use equipment.
• Monitor and maintain quality of inventory (may include blended, bulk or packaged product).
• Deliver products such as fertilizer, chemical, seed, feed and otherto customer sitesensuringaccurate and on time deliveriesin a safe, timely, and professional manner.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal lawsincludingbut not limited to pre-trip and post-trip reporting, proper load securement and hours of service.
• Keep all work areas and vehicles 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)

• 1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Trucking Operations
• Must meet minimum age requirement

Additional Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Maintain or be able to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Ability to work additional hours and occasional weekends to meet business demands
• Hazmat, Tanker, and Air Brake endorsements preferred
• Valid Class A CDL preferred
• Agriculture background preferred
• Customer service experience preferred
• Bulk liquid, Pressure trailer, or Forklift experience 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

• Abilityto lift 75 pounds
• Abilityto climb rail cars, ladders, stairs, and bins and into back of trailer
• Abilityto 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.

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.