Operations Specialist

CHS - Litchville, ND

Full-time - Entry Level

Litchville, ND

5,001-10,000 employees

Food Manufacturing

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. As a full-time Operations Specialist at CHS Dakota Plains Ag in Litchville, ND, you will have a dynamic workday that varies with each shift. Your responsibilities will include loading and unloading grain, agronomy, and feed products, performing scheduled maintenance and repairs, and acquiring knowledge on how to monitor and maintain grain quality. You will also have the opportunity to mix/load fertilizer and chemical products, assist in loading trains, and obtain certifications to operate equipment, including the chance to obtain your CDL. This position allows you to work with one of the largest cooperatives in the U.S. while making a significant impact in local communities. Our fun and safe work environment is waiting for you, so apply today!

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Nice-to-haves

• Pre-employment screening may be required based on job requirements and industry guidelines.

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