Operations Specialist – CHS Inc.

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.

Want to make a difference and impact in your local community? Come join CHS, Inc. as a Grain Operations Specialist in Bertrand, NE today! Take this opportunity to work with the largest coop in the U.S., while still making an impact in our local communities. Our fun and safe work environment is waiting for you. Apply today!

• Carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently under general supervision.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the commodities handled at the location and comply with company policy and government regulations pertaining to commodities.
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Prepare trucks and railcars for loading/unloading, which may require sampling, loosening large nuts, opening hatches, and attaching and/or detaching flexible hoses.
• Load and unload agricultural inputs from railcars and/or trucks using heavy or light duty machinery/equipment, including bulk and packaged material.
• Control and monitor all load‑out functions and operate automated scale/dump systems.
• Conduct and properly record daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks including lubrication of pumps, valves, and loading arms.
• Inspect in‑use equipment for seeps and leaks of process equipment.
• Monitor and maintain quality of inventory, including blended, bulk, or packaged product.
• Deliver products such as fertilizer, chemical, seed, feed, and other products to customer sites.
• Keep all work areas clean, orderly, and safe; conduct regular housekeeping duties such as sweeping, shoveling, power washing, scraping, and cleaning up spills.
• Complete appropriate record keeping.
• Perform grounds maintenance including snow removal.
• Perform warehouse work including operating loader, unloading inventory, forklift operation, and general maintenance.
• Promptly report any customer complaints, repair or maintenance needs, or safety concerns to supervisor.
• 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 as needed to ensure the facility operates smoothly and customers receive excellent customer service.

• Must meet minimum age requirement.
• 1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• CDL license or ability to attain one.
• Agriculture experience preferred.
• Pre‑employment screening will be required; candidates must pass drug, criminal, motor vehicle, physical requirements, and FMSCA Clearinghouse checks.

• Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile equipment.
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands.

• 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.

• Competitive total rewards package including a base wage and, depending on the position, bonus, incentives, and commissions.
• Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs.
• Life insurance.
• Health and dependent care spending accounts.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Pension and profit‑sharing options.
• Short- and long‑term disability coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disability.