Rail & Shipping Operator - 12h Shifts, Plant Logistics

CHS Inc.; Fairmont (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) / Pension

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Job summary

CHS Inc. in Fairmont, MN is hiring a Shipping & Receiving Operator to manage all inbound/outbound truck and railcar functions and support daily plant operations in a 12-hour rotating schedule.

The role requires forklift certs, SAP usage, and willingness to work extended hours during peak seasons. Applicants should have 1+ year(s) in Operations or Production, basic math skills, and the ability to learn logistics software for railcar billing and yard checks.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Production Operations.
• Must meet minimum age requirement.
• Railcar, rail yard management, or locomotive/track mobile experience preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Ability to perform basic math and perform end of month inventory measurements.
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands.
• Computer skills, ability to enter railcar data into logistics management software accurately to ensure proper railcar billing, update yard checks.
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform all job functions within the facility under general supervision, including shipping/receiving functions via truck & rail, grading monitoring equipment and identifying areas of improvement.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment while complying with procedures, policies, rules and regulations.
• Accurately complete shipping documentation via computer utilizing SAP, and yard tracking software.
• Safely operate locomotives in teams from the locomotive cab and independently from the ground using remote control units.
• Safely perform railroad conductor responsibilities to include sorting railcars, coupling/uncoupling railcars, and properly aligning switch points to proper tracks.
• Safely operate skid loader, payloader, forklift, JLG lift/scissors lifts in the department to complete assigned tasks as necessary.
• Conduct periodic railcar & truck safety inspections to ensure compliance and create corrective actions as needed.
• Assist in training new employees.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all department equipment support/supplement maintenance staff as required.
• Work extended hours during scheduled plant outages, assist with maintenance team and contractors to safely complete assigned tasks.
• Follow all plant and food safety rules and procedures.
• 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 and responsibilities as assigned.

Tools

SAP

Yard tracking software

Job description

CHS Inc. in Fairmont, MN is hiring a Shipping & Receiving Operator to manage all inbound/outbound truck and railcar functions and support daily plant operations in a 12-hour rotating schedule.

The role requires forklift certs, SAP usage, and willingness to work extended hours during peak seasons. Applicants should have 1+ year(s) in Operations or Production, basic math skills, and the ability to learn logistics software for railcar billing and yard checks.