Truck Driver/Operations Specialist

South Dakota Ag Connection; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Pension

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CHS Inc. is seeking a Truck Driver/Operations Specialist to join our Mitchell location. This role blends driving duties with hands-on operations, including loading, unloading, and preparing trucks for shipments to local customers.

You will maintain safety, manage inventory, and perform maintenance tasks while delivering reliable service. Candidates should have 1+ years in operations, a CDL, and strong English communication; high school diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Trucking Operations.
• Must read, write and communicate in English.
• CDL and DOT medical card preferred or able to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently.
• Prepare trucks and railcars for loading/unloading.
• Load and unload agricultural inputs using machinery or equipment.
• Conduct and record repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Monitor and maintain inventory quality.
• Deliver products safely and professionally.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations including hours of service.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas.
• Perform grounds and warehouse maintenance.
• Report safety or customer issues promptly.
• Maintain strong safety culture.
• Perform other assigned duties

Skills

Operations experience

English communication

CDL readiness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Job Summary

CHS Is looking for a Truck Driver/Operations Specialist to join our team in Mitchell! This individual will be working operations at the location, and delivering agronomy products to local customers in the area.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently.
• Prepare trucks and railcars for loading/unloading.
• Load and unload agricultural inputs using machinery or equipment.
• Conduct and record repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Monitor and maintain inventory quality.
• Deliver products safely and professionally.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations including hours of service.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas.
• Perform grounds and warehouse maintenance.
• Report safety or customer issues promptly.
• Maintain strong safety culture.
• Perform other assigned duties

Minimum Qualifications (required)

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

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 preferred
• Agriculture 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

Compensation & Benefits

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.

• 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
• adoption assistance
• subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

Equal Opportunity

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.