Senior Laborer

CHS; Waverly (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Laborer to enhance daily operations and ensure safety and productivity in a dynamic agribusiness environment. This role involves leading a team, managing logistics, and maintaining quality standards while working closely with leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operations, a commitment to safety, and the ability to operate various machinery. Join a forward-thinking company that values teamwork and dedication, and take the next step in your career with a competitive rewards package and comprehensive benefits. Apply today to be part of a team that empowers agriculture and drives success!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-term Disability

Profit Sharing

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations.
• Ability to operate loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile.

Responsibilities

• Lead team and ensure daily tasks are assigned and completed.
• Load and unload agricultural inputs using machinery and equipment.
• Maintain safety culture and comply with all safety policies.

Skills

Operations Management

Logistics Coordination

Customer Service

Machinery Operation

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Heavy Machinery

Automated Scale/Dump Systems

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

Are you ready for the next career progression?

Join CHS, Inc as a Senior Laborer in Lowder, IL! This position will be a key component in the success of our day-to-day operations by guiding our team with daily activities, providing strategic leadership, and ensuring a safe working environment for employees & customers. This opportunity will provide oversight, while working closely with leadership to continually meet customer requirements, quality standards and maximize productivity. Apply today and join our large footprint!

Responsibilities

• Act as a team lead and ensure daily tasks are assigned and completed, assist with logistics, and prefer candidates with field application experience 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)

• 2+ 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 certification preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 75 lbs
• 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.

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.