Seasonal Laborer

Canadian Health Systems Inc.; Shipman (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Inc. in Shipman, IL is seeking a Seasonal Laborer to support fall harvest and spring agronomy. You will operate equipment, load and unload products, maintain facilities, and serve customers outdoors.

Expect long days (8–12 hours) with overtime and time‑and‑half after 40 hours, providing strong take‑home earnings potential. Candidates must be comfortable with extended hours and general labor tasks while contributing to safety and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Operations and/or Business Operations.
• Must meet minimum age requirement.
• 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 screenings may be required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently as directed.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of commodities handled and comply with policies and regulations.
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Prepare trucks and railcars for loading/unloading and assist with sampling, hoses, and equipment.
• Load and unload agricultural inputs using heavy or light machinery.
• Control and monitor all load out functions.
• Understand and operate automated scale/dump systems.
• Record daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks and inspect equipment for leaks.
• Monitor inventory quality (blended, bulk, packaged).
• Deliver products to customer sites (fertilizer, chemical, seed, feed).
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and perform housekeeping duties.
• Perform grounds maintenance including snow removal.
• Operate loader/forklift and perform general warehouse duties.
• Report safety concerns to supervisor and follow safety policies.
• Perform other duties as needed to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Operations knowledge

Age requirement

Machinery operation

Extended hours

CDL/Hazmat

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

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

Join CHS Inc. as a Seasonal Laborer in Shipman, IL and play a key role in supporting local agriculture through the busy fall grain harvest and spring agronomy season! This seasonal opportunity starts now and runs through spring 2027, offering hands‑on work operating equipment, loading and unloading products, maintaining facilities, and serving our customers. Candidates can expect workdays ranging from 8 to 12 hours depending on seasonal demand, with plenty of overtime opportunities and time‑and‑half pay after 40 hours, creating strong take‑home earnings potential. If you enjoy working outdoors, being part of a hardworking team, and contributing to the success of farmers and growers, this is a great opportunity to gain valuable agriculture experience while earning competitive pay. Based on the role description, candidates should be comfortable with extended hours during peak seasons and performing general labor, equipment operation, and facility maintenance tasks.

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 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)

• 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
• 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 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. If eligibility requirements are met, you may participate in 401(k).

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.