Terminal Operations Specialist

CHS; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Overtime opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

CHS Inc. in Muscatine, IA is seeking a Terminal Operations Specialist to support day-to-day terminal operations by loading/unloading products, managing inventory, maintaining equipment and ensuring safety compliance.

The role may include overtime during peak seasons and offers competitive pay and strong benefits. You will train drivers, monitor quality, and troubleshoot loading systems to keep operations running 24/7.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Pipeline Production Operations.
• Pre-employment screening may be required per job requirements and guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Background checks may include drug, criminal, motor vehicle checks per job requirements and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with quality control requirements and environmental permits for terminal operations.
• Maintain consistent product supply and product quality.
• Deliver daily inventory balance analysis and reporting.
• Ensure safety compliance for terminal personnel, contractors, and drivers.
• Perform maintenance of terminal and equipment for 24/7 operation; communicate improvement needs.
• Train truck drivers to meet loading procedure requirements.
• Troubleshoot terminal operating systems (pumps, compressors, valves, load rack automation).
• Operate heavy machinery to load/unload products for suppliers and customers.
• Promote a strong safety culture and follow safety policies and regulations.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Heavy machinery operation

Safety culture

Problem-solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Pumps

Valves

Load rack automation

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

CHS Inc. is seeking a Terminal Operations Specialist to join our team in Muscatine, IA ! In this hands-on role, you'll support day-to-day terminal operations by loading and unloading products, managing inventory, maintaining equipment, troubleshooting operating systems, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. This position typically works Monday through Friday with daytime hours, while offering the opportunity for overtime during peak seasons and high-demand periods. If you enjoy problem-solving, working in a fast-paced environment, and being part of a safety-focused team. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, career growth opportunities, and additional earning potential through seasonal overtime.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all quality control requirements, and environmental permits and regulations for the terminal operations.

• Maintain a consistent product supply and product quality.

• Deliver daily inventory balance analysis and reporting.

• Ensure compliance of terminal personnel, contractors, and truck drivers with applicable safety regulations.

• Perform maintenance of terminal and terminal equipment to ensure reliable 24/7 terminal operation. Communicate needs for modifications and/or improvements to the terminal facility.

• Train truck drivers to meet terminal loading procedure requirements.

• Troubleshoot terminal operating systems (pumps, compressors, valves, load rack automation).

• Operate heavy machinery to load and unload products for suppliers and customers.

• 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 responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• 1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Pipeline Production Operations

Additional Qualifications

• Previous work experience in an asphalt terminal or the petroleum industry

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• High School diploma or GED 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 work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures

• Ability to stand, sit, bend, lift, twist

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; to verify that the communication is from CHS.