CHS - Claire City, SD
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Claire City, SD
5,001-10,000 employees
Food Manufacturing
About the position
The Crop Applicator/Operations Specialist at CHS Inc. is a hybrid role that involves both crop application and operations tasks, depending on seasonal and business needs. This position offers a variety of responsibilities, including working independently with local farmers to assess their chemical and fertilizer needs, operating machinery for product application, and performing maintenance and repairs on equipment. The role provides hands-on experience in the agricultural sector and contributes to the local community.
Responsibilities
- Apply fertilizer and crop protection products under general supervision, using a high clearance sprayer or floater.
- Interact with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
- Educate customers on products being applied, techniques utilized, and ongoing support available.
- Assist sales staff in ensuring orders are correct and customer needs are met.
- Perform warehouse work, including operating loaders, forklifts, and conducting maintenance and repairs.
- Load and unload agricultural inputs from railcars and trucks using machinery.
- Pick up and deliver products to customers as needed.
- Perform general labor responsibilities, including maintenance, equipment inspection, and record keeping.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 1+ years of experience in Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application.
- Must meet minimum age requirement.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
- Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile.
- Ability to work additional hours to meet business demand.
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- CDL license with Hazmat endorsement or ability to attain one preferred.
- Applicator's license, chemical application education and experience, forklift certification, and farming/agriculture background preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- Pre-employment screening may be required, including drug, criminal, and motor vehicle checks.
- Experience with chemical application education and handling.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness programs
- Life insurance
- Health and dependent care savings accounts
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Pension
- Profit sharing
- Short- and long-term disability
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
