Truck Driver/Operations Specialist

Canadian Health Systems Inc.; Waverly (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) and pension

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

CHS Illinois in Lowder, IL is seeking a Truck Driver/Operations Specialist to join the team. You will drive during the growing season and handle operations tasks in the off-season, ensuring safety and compliance while delivering agricultural products.

The role requires a Class A or B CDL with hazmat or the ability to obtain, and involves working Monday through Friday with weekends as needed during the busy season. Training and competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in Operations or Trucking Operations
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English

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 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

Trucking operations

General labor

Tools

CDL (Class A/B)

Hazmat endorsement

DOT medical card

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 Illinois in Lowder, IL is looking for a Truck Driver/Operations Specialist to join our team. This individual would be responsible for driving during the growing season and performing operations work in the non-growing season. The ideal candidate would possess a Class A or B CDL and have their hazmat endorsement or the ability to obtain. This is a M-F role with weekends as needed during the busy season. Join our team today!

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

• 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
• 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.