Operations Coordinator

About CHS Inc.

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers, and cooperatives across the United States. We provide grain, food, and energy resources to businesses and consumers worldwide.

Our mission is to create connections that empower agriculture. With over 10,000 employees in 19 countries, we are committed to serving our customers and communities with excellence.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Operations Specialist to join our team in Garrison, ND. As an Operations Specialist, you will be responsible for loading and unloading grain and agronomy products, performing scheduled maintenance and repairs, acquiring knowledge on monitoring and maintaining grain quality, and obtaining certifications to operate equipment.

You will have the opportunity to work with one of the largest coops in the U.S., while making a positive impact in our local communities. Our fun and safe work environment is waiting for you

Responsibilities

• Carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently, including developing and maintaining knowledge of commodities handled at the location and complying with company policy and government regulations.
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner, preparing trucks and railcars for loading/unloading, which may require sampling, loosening large nuts, opening hatches, and attaching/detaching flexible hoses.
• Load and unload agricultural inputs from railcars and/or trucks using heavy or light-duty machinery/equipment, controlling and monitoring all load-out functions, understanding and operating automated scale/dump systems.
• Conduct and record daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks, including lubrication of pumps, valves, and loading arms, inspecting in-use equipment for seeps and leaks of process equipment, monitoring and maintaining quality of inventory.
• Deliver products such as fertilizer, chemical, seed, feed, and others to customer sites, keeping all work areas clean, orderly, and safe, conducting regular housekeeping duties.
• Perform grounds maintenance, including snow removal, and warehouse work, including driving loaders, 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, following all safety policies, procedures, and regulations.

Requirements

• Must meet minimum age requirement
• 1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations

Additional 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 certification preferred

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

Compensation and Benefits

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package, including a base wage, bonus, incentives, commissions, medical, dental, vision, 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, and adoption assistance, subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.