Specialist, Operations Associate

CHS - Yuma, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Yuma, CO

5,001-10,000 employees

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Specialist, Operations Associate at CHS, Inc. is responsible for running daily operations at the local facility in Yuma, Colorado. This entry-level position does not require prior experience and offers competitive pay and benefits, including flexible scheduling and overtime opportunities. The role involves handling agricultural inputs, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards, and providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general labor responsibilities as directed.
• 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 and attaching/detaching hoses.
• Load and unload agricultural inputs from railcars and/or trucks using machinery/equipment.
• Control and monitor all load out functions.
• Understand and operate automated scale/dump systems.
• Conduct and record daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks on equipment.
• Monitor and maintain quality of inventory.
• Deliver products such as fertilizer, chemical, seed, and feed to customer sites.
• Keep work areas clean and safe, conducting regular housekeeping duties.
• Perform grounds maintenance including snow removal.
• Perform warehouse work including driving loader and forklift operation.
• Report customer complaints, maintenance needs, or safety concerns to supervisor.
• Maintain a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Operations and/or Business Operations
• Must meet minimum age requirement

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons
• Agriculture experience preferred

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 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