Operations Specialist

Operations Specialist position at CHS Inc.

$15.19/hr - $22.79/hr

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States. It provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. Our employees are primarily in the United States, with operations in 19 countries. We create connections to empower agriculture.

Want to make a difference and impact in your local community? Come join CHS Inc. as an Operations Specialist in Kendrick, ! Your day to day will never look the same when you work within CHS grain and agronomy.

• Load and unload grain, agronomy, and feed products.
• Work hands‑on by performing scheduled maintenance and repairs.
• Acquire knowledge on how to monitor and maintain grain quality, mix/load fertilizer, and chemical products while assisting the loading of trains.
• Deliver fertilizer, grain, feed, and fuel to customers.

• As directed, carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently. Responsibilities may include:
• 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. May include bulk and/or packaged material.
• Control and monitor all load‑out functions.
• Understand and operate automated scale/dump systems.
• Conduct and properly record daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks including but not limited to lubrication of pumps, valves, and loading arms. Inspect in‑use equipment looking for seeps and leaks of process equipment.
• Monitor and maintain quality of inventory (may include blended, bulk, or packaged product).
• Deliver products such as fertilizer, chemical, seed, feed, and others to customer sites.
• Keep all work areas in a clean, orderly and safe condition. 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 driving loader, loading/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.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned to ensure facility operates smoothly and customers receive excellent customer service.

• Knowledge of Operations and/or Business Operations.
• Must meet minimum age requirement.

• Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile.
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands.
• Agriculture experience preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Pre‑employment screening may be required. Candidates must pass screening including drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse if required.

• 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.

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 will vary based on experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, and minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care…