Agriculture Operations Specialist
Company: CHS Inc
Location: Rockford
Posted on: September 24, 2024
Job Description:
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.Summary
Want to make a difference and impact in your local community? Come
join CHS Inc. as an Operations Specialist in Rockford, WA
today!Your day to day will never look the same when you work within
CHS grain and agronomy. You will:--- Load and unload grain,
agronomy, and feed products--- Work hands on by performing
scheduled maintenance and repairs.--- Acquire knowledge on how to
monitor and maintain grain quality, mix/load fertilizer, and
chemical products while assisting the loading of trains--- Deliver
fertilizer, grain, feed, and fuel to customersThis is a great
opportunity to work with the largest co-op in the U.S, while still
making an impact in our local communities. Our fun and safe work
environment is waiting for you, apply
today!Responsibilities
- Under general supervision, carry out general labor
responsibilities promptly and efficiently. Responsibilities may
include:
- 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. 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 but not limited to 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.Minimum Qualifications (required)
- Must meet minimum age requirement
- 1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Business
OperationsAdditional Qualifications
- 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 certiification preferred
- Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and
industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the
position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment
screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor
vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA
Clearinghouse.Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 75 pounds
- Ability -to climb rail cars, ladders, stairs, and bins
- Ability -to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and
temperaturesCHS offers a competitive total rewards package.
Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may
include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions.
Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may
include, without limitation, experience, education, training,
specialized skills and certifications. -Benefits include medical,
dental, vision, 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 and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility
requirements for each benefit plan. -This position is designated by
CHS Inc. as a safety-sensitive position pursuant to Washington law,
RCW 49.44.240. Please be advised that due to this designation (and
notice to applicants of the same), the pre-employment drug testing
panel for this position will include marijuana and its metabolites.
- -CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability. - -
-Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be
sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter
will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an
email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer
process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity,
please reach out to ; to verify that the communication is from
CHS.
Keywords: CHS Inc, Spokane Valley , Agriculture Operations Specialist, Other , Rockford, Washington
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