Seasonal Operations Specialist

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation - Sterling, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Sterling, VA

5,001-10,000 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

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 seasonal Operations Specialist in Sterling, ND, you will have the opportunity to make a difference and impact your local community. Your day-to-day responsibilities will vary as you work within our grain department. You will be involved in loading and unloading grain and feed products, performing scheduled maintenance and repairs, and acquiring knowledge on how to monitor and maintain grain quality. Additionally, you will assist in loading trains and have the opportunity to 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 still making a significant impact in our local communities. Our fun and safe work environment is waiting for you, so apply today!

Responsibilities

• Carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently as directed.
• 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, which 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 lubrication of pumps, valves, and loading arms.
• Inspect in-use equipment for leaks and process equipment.
• Monitor and maintain quality of inventory, which 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, conducting 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

• 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.
• 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

• Competitive total rewards package including base wage and potential bonuses, incentives, and commissions.