Operations Coordinator

Operations Specialist 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 worldwide. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and globally. 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.

Key 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 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 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 a 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, and tractors.
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 preferred.
Agriculture experience 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 temperatures.

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