Truck Driver/Operations Specialist

CHS Inc.; Holdrege (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Pension

Job summary

CHS Inc. in Holdrege, NE is seeking a Driver/Operations Specialist to haul liquid fertilizer to local customers and support site operations when driving is slow. A Class A CDL is required and highly preferred; Class B will be considered for the right candidate.

A tanker endorsement is required, and we will assist in obtaining it if missing. The role involves preparing trucks, loading/unloading agricultural inputs, performing maintenance, and ensuring safety and compliance with hours of service.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Maintain or obtain CDL and DOT medical card.
• Ability to work additional hours and occasional weekends.
• Hazmat, Tanker, and Air Brake endorsements preferred.
• Agriculture background preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Bulk liquid, Pressure trailer, or Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently.
• Prepare trucks and railcars for loading/unloading including sampling, loosening large nuts, opening hatches, and attaching hoses.
• Load and unload agricultural inputs using machinery or equipment.
• Conduct and record repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Monitor and maintain quality of inventory.
• Deliver products to customer sites safely and accurately.
• Ensure compliance with all laws including pre- and post-trip reporting and hours of service.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas and vehicles.
• Perform grounds maintenance including snow removal.
• Perform warehouse duties including forklift operation.
• Report customer complaints and safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Trucking Operations

English Proficiency

Hazmat Endorsements

Endorsed Tanker

Hours of Service

Education

High School diploma or GED

CDL Certification

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 is looking for a Driver/Operations Specialist to join our team in Holdrege! This individual will haul liquid fertilizer products to local customers in the area, and work operations at the site when driving is slow.

A Class A CDL is required for this position and highly preferred. We would be willing to work with Class B drivers to upgrade their license for the right candidate. A tanker endorsement is also required; we will help a candidate obtain this if they do not have one.

Responsibilities

• As directed, carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently.
• Prepare trucks and railcars for loading/unloading including sampling, loosening large nuts, opening hatches, and attaching or detaching hoses.
• Load and unload agricultural inputs using machinery or equipment.
• Conduct and record repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Monitor and maintain quality of inventory.
• Deliver products to customer sites safely and accurately.
• Ensure compliance with all laws including pre- and post-trip reporting and hours of service.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas and vehicles.
• Perform grounds maintenance including snow removal.
• Perform warehouse duties including forklift operation.
• Report customer complaints and safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• Knowledge of Operations and/or Trucking Operations
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Must meet minimum age requirement

Additional Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Maintain or be able to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card
• Ability to work additional hours and occasional weekends
• Hazmat, Tanker, and Air Brake endorsements preferred
• Valid Class A CDL preferredAgriculture background preferred
• Customer service experience preferred
• Bulk liquid, Pressure trailer, or Forklift experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 75 lbs
• Ability to climb rail cars, ladders, stairs and bins, and into back of trailer
• 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.

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.