Agronomy Operations Specialist

About the position

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 10,000 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 Southwest Grain as an Expert Operations Specialist in Sterling, ND Today! Your day to day will never look the same when you work within CHS Agronomy.

Responsibilities

• Independently 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 pertaining to commodities.
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Provide guidance and instruction to less experienced co-workers.
• 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.
• 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.
• Monitor and maintain quality of inventory.
• Deliver products such as fertilizer, chemical, seed, feed and others to customer sites.
• Keep all work areas in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations
• Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands
• High School diploma or GED (preferred)
• CDL license or ability to attain one with Hazmat endorsement (preferred)
• Agriculture experience (preferred)
• Forklift certification (preferred)

Benefits

• 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
• Adoption assistance