Seasonal Operations Specialist

Jobtome; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Competitive total rewards package

Safety-focused workplace

Job summary

CHS Inc. in Rockford, WA is seeking a Seasonal Operations Specialist to support daily facility operations and customer service. You will perform general labor tasks, prepare trucks for loading, monitor inventory, and work with automated systems.

Flexibility for extended hours during peak season is required. This seasonal position runs through June 2027, offering a pathway to contribute to safety, quality, and efficiency while delivering reliable service to customers and handling diverse

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Operations and/or Business Operations.
• Must meet minimum age requirement.
• Operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile.
• Work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands.
• Work in a dusty environment.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Agriculture experience preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Pre-employment screening may be required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently as directed.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of commodities handled and comply with policy and regulations.
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Prepare trucks for loading/unloading and assist with sampling and hoses.
• Load and unload agricultural inputs from trucks using 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 and maintain inventory quality and assist with loading and unloading.
• Deliver products to customer sites and keep areas clean and safe.

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 our team in Rockford, WA as a Seasonal Operations Specialist, where you will play a key role in supporting daily facility operations and customer service. In this hands-on position, you will perform general labor duties including cleaning, sweeping, and routine maintenance to keep the work environment safe and efficient. Responsibilities also include receiving and sampling seed, assisting with loading and unloading materials, and monitoring inventory while ensuring quality standards are maintained. You’ll work closely with equipment and automated systems while helping prepare trucks for product handling and transport. This role requires flexibility, with the ability to work extended hours during peak season. If you’re dependable, safety-focused, and comfortable working long hours in a fast-paced, physical environment, we encourage you to apply.

This is a seasonal role, available for immediate start, and will last through June 2027!

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
• 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
• Ability to work in a dusty environment
• High School diploma or GED 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 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).

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.