Union Operations Specialist

CHS Inc.; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CHS Inc. in Winona is seeking a Union Operations Specialist to operate machinery for loading and unloading barges, trains, and trucks. This daytime position runs Monday to Friday, offering opportunities for overtime. Responsibilities include conducting general labor duties, maintaining a clean work area, and following safety protocols. The role requires the ability to lift 75 pounds and work in various conditions. CHS provides a competitive total rewards package including medical, dental, and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Production and/or Operations

Responsibilities

• Conduct general labor duties throughout the plant, including material handling and machine operation.
• Clean assigned areas: sweeping, shoveling, power washing, and scraping.
• Prepare trucks and tank cars for loading, attaching and detaching flexible loading hoses.
• Assist in unloading trucks and railcars, including sampling and loosening large nuts.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Perform grounds maintenance including snow removal and spill cleanup.
• Conduct daily and monthly maintenance tasks including lubrication of equipment.
• Inspect equipment for leaks and unsafe conditions.
• Promote a strong safety culture and follow safety policies.

Skills

Knowledge of Production and/or Operations

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 looking for a Union Operations Specialist to join our team in Winona. This individual will help operate machinery to load and unload barges, trains, trucks, and move product. It is a Monday‑Friday daytime position with a typical schedule of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. There are overtime opportunities throughout the year.

Compensation

Pay Rate: $20.92 per hour. This is a union role. Wages are based on the collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general labor duties throughout the plant, including material handling, general cleanup duties, and machine operation.
• Clean assigned areas: sweeping, shoveling, power washing and scraping; clean up material spills.
• Prepare trucks and tank cars for loading, attach and/or detach flexible loading hoses.
• Assist department(s) where assigned, may include working shift work as needed.
• Perform general labor duties throughout the plant, including general cleanup duties such as sweeping, shoveling, power washing, painting and scraping.
• Keep all work areas in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
• Perform grounds maintenance including snow removal and the cleanup of material spills.
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks including but not limited to lubrication of pumps, valves, and loading arms.
• Inspect in‑use equipment for seeps and leaks of process equipment.
• Assist others in preparation to unload trucks and railcars which may require sampling, loosening large nuts, opening hatches, and attaching and/or detaching flexible hoses.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• Knowledge of Production and/or Operations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 75 pounds
• Ability to climb rail cars, ladders, stairs and bins
• Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures

Benefits

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending on the 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.