Operations Specialist

Base pay range

$17.07/hr - $25.58/hr

Want to make a difference and impact in your local community? Come join CHS Southwest Grain as a full‑time Operations Specialist in Killdeer, ND today! Your day to day will never look the same when you work within CHS grain and agronomy. You will load and unload agronomy and feed products, perform scheduled maintenance, monitor grain quality and mix/load fertilizer/chemical products, and obtain certifications including the opportunity to obtain your CDL.

• Under general supervision, carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the commodities handled at the location and comply with company policy and government regulations.
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Prepare trucks and railcars for loading/unloading, including sampling, loosening large nuts, opening hatches, and attaching or detaching flexible hoses.
• Load and unload agricultural inputs from railcars and/or trucks using heavy or light duty machinery/equipment.
• 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 lubrication of pumps, valves, and loading arms.
• Inspect in‑use equipment for leaks or process issues.
• Monitor and maintain quality of inventory.
• Deliver products such as fertilizer, chemical, seed, feed and others to customer sites.
• Keep all work areas clean, orderly and safe; perform regular housekeeping duties.
• Perform grounds maintenance, including snow removal.
• Perform warehouse work, including driving loader, forklift operation, and general maintenance.
• Promptly report any customer complaints or safety concerns to supervisor.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture, following all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed to ensure facility operates smoothly and customers receive excellent service.

• Must meet minimum age requirement.
• 1+ years of experience in operations and/or business operations.

• Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile equipment.
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• CDL license or ability to attain one with Hazmat endorsement preferred.
• Agriculture experience preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Pre‑employment screening may be 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 may include bonuses, incentives, and commissions. 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 eligibility requirements.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.