Warehouse Specialist

Canadian Health Systems Inc.; Ortonville (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Inc. in Ortonville, MN is seeking a Warehouse Specialist to support warehouse and transportation operations, including inventory management, loading/unloading, equipment operation, and shipping/receiving documentation.

The role involves independent work to organize inventory, create and dispatch loads, assist truck drivers, and coordinate truck maintenance, typically Monday–Friday with on-call duties and occasional weekend work during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain and Procurement and/or Warehouse Operations
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain forklift certification
• Ability to perform math related to order counts and inventory management
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons
• Pre-employment background screening may be required

Responsibilities

• Independently perform all warehouse functions including loading/unloading trailers and ordering documentation
• Manage warehouse operations with minimal supervision
• Maintain inventory accuracy and order fulfillment
• Communicate effectively with drivers, vendors, customers, and management
• Follow safety rules and maintain a clean, organized work area
• Operate loading equipment such as end loader, fork lift, and skid loader
• Perform truck inspections and basic preventative maintenance

Skills

Warehouse operations

Supply chain experience

Forklift operation

Math and inventory counts

Education

High School diploma or GED

Forklift 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 Inc. has an exciting opportunity at our Ortonville, MN location! We are looking for a Warehouse Specialist to join our team. This person will be responsible for supporting warehouse and transportation operations through inventory management, trailer loading and unloading, equipment operation, and shipping and receiving documentation. This role works independently to organize inventory, create and dispatch loads, assist truck drivers, and coordinate truck maintenance to ensure efficient day-to-day operations. The position typically operates Monday through Friday with on-call responsibilities and occasional weekend work during peak seasons.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform all job functions within the warehouse including loading/unloading trailers, moving pallets of product, palletizing product, picking orders and completing documentation.
• Demonstrate strong dependability by consistently managing warehouse operations without direct supervision.
• Take ownership of warehouse performance and accountability for inventory accuracy, order fulfillment, and facility upkeep.
• Exhibit excellent attendance, reliability, and problem-solving skills while handling multiple responsibilities independently.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, vendors, customers, and management to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area and workstations neat/clean and complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Manage product inventory and follow first in-first out shipping and rotation principles.
• Complete shipping, receiving and inspection documents neatly and accurately.
• Operate equipment for loading and unloading. This includes operating an end loader, switching engine, fork lift, and skid loader.
• Conduct truck inspections prior to loading with product.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance
• Follow all plant and food safety rules and procedures.
• 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.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain and Procurement and/or Warehouse Operations

Additional Qualifications

• Forklift certification or ability to obtain forklift certification
• Ability to perform math related to order counts and inventory management
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background screen
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Prior warehouse experience preferred
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, squat, twist and bend repeatedly
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs and bins
• Ability to lift 55 pounds repeatedly
• Ability to wear all required PPE such as: hard hat, hair net, safety glasses, face mask, and safety boots
• Ablility 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.