Terminal Operator

Canadian Health Systems Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Inc. in Tacoma, WA is hiring a Terminal Operator to support daily grain terminal operations, including inventory management, loading/unloading, shipping coordination, and quality control.

The role requires a rotating 12-hour shift (3 on/4 off and 4 on/3 off, including nights and weekends) and strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards. You will assist with equipment upkeep, budget alignment, and customer service while maintaining documentation and complying with USDA standards.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in operations or pipeline production operations.
• Knowledge of terminal automation and equipment operation.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Compile daily inventory balance analysis and reporting.
• Coordinate timely shipping orders and ensure specifications are met.
• Oversee loading/unloading (truck, barge) with quality control.
• Perform routine terminal maintenance for efficiency.
• Maintain cost effectiveness within operating budget.
• Support terminal leadership and provide customer-oriented service.
• Monitor equipment and procedures; recommend repairs or replacements.
• Learn USDA grain standards and export loading regulations.
• Assist Terminal Manager to ensure safety and compliance programs.
• Provide direction to junior team members and maintain safety culture.
• Monitor weights and grades of rail, ship, barges and trucks.
• Participate in employee and contractor orientation and training.
• Ensure product quality meets customer requirements; coordinate with inspections.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Operations experience

Rotating shift

Basic math skills

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Terminal automation systems

Pumps operation

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 hiring for a Terminal Operator in Tacoma, WA! This role is responsible for supporting daily grain terminal operations, including inventory management, product loading and unloading, shipping coordination, equipment maintenance, and quality control. This opportunity ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards while maintaining accurate documentation, supporting customer service, monitoring grain quality, and assisting terminal leadership with efficient and cost-effective operations. Candidates should have basic computer and math skills and be able to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule of 3 days on/4 days off and 4 days on/3 days off including nights, holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Compile daily inventory balance analysis and reporting.
• Coordinate timely shipping orders and compliance with specifications.
• Ensure timely and efficient product loading and unloading (truck, barge) while maintaining quality.
• Perform routine terminal maintenance activities ensuring equipment is operating efficiently.
• Maintain cost effectiveness within operating budget.
• Maintain terminal operations and customer orientation to ensure outstanding service is provided.
• Monitor equipment and operational procedures, make recommendations for equipment repairs or replacements to maintain and enhance productivity at the terminal.
• Develop knowledge of USDA grain standards and USDA export loading regulations.
• Assist the Terminal Manager and Assistant Terminal Manager to ensure compliance with environmental health and safety programs and take corrective action as needed.; Maintain all required documentation.
• Provide work direction and assistance for more junior team members.
• 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.
• Monitor weights and grades of rail, ship, barges and trucks as well as maintain grain inventory quality.
• Participate in and conduct employee and contractor orientation: review facility rules, safety policies and programs, regulations and operational processes.
• Ensure product quality standards and customer requirements are met with emphasis on operating safely and efficiently. Work with FGIS on daily and quarterly basis, regarding safety and housekeeping inspections and compliance.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

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

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with terminal automation/instrument systems, electrical systems, operation of centrifugal pumps, atmospheric storage tanks, truck and rail car loading/ unloading, and pipeline receipt operations
• 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

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.

If you live in Washington or are applying for a position in Washington, please review the information linked here.

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.