Truck Driver/Operations Specialist

South Dakota Ag Connection; South Dakota; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) and pension

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Adoption assistance

Job summary

CHS Inc. in Corson is seeking a Truck Driver/Operations Specialist to join our team with a hybrid schedule: half the time delivering to local customers and half the time performing site operations. A Class A CDL and comfort with manual vehicles are required; work hours may vary seasonally.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and responsive customer service while maintaining equipment and facilities. This position offers benefits and opportunities within a large, global agribusiness.

Qualifications

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

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

English proficiency

Experience in Operations/Trucking

CDL

Customer service experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

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 Truck Driver/Operations Specialist to join our team in Corson! This is a hybrid position, meaninig about 50% of the work will be delivering product to local customers in the area, and 50% will be working operations work at the site. Work will vary and fluctuate depending on time of year. A class A CDL is required for this position, and the driver must be able and comfortable operating manual vehicles.

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

Benefits

• 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.

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