Operations Coordinator

Job Summary

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.

We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and globally. Our team of 10,000 employees is primarily based in the United States, with a presence in 19 countries. At CHS, we aim to create connections that empower agriculture.

Key Responsibilities

As an Operations Specialist, you will work under general supervision to carry out general labor responsibilities efficiently. Your tasks may include:

• Developing and maintaining knowledge of commodities handled at the location and adhering to company policies and government regulations.

• Interacting with customers in a courteous and professional manner.

• Preparing trucks and railcars for loading/unloading, which may involve sampling, loosening large nuts, opening hatches, and attaching/detaching flexible hoses.

• Loading and unloading agricultural inputs from railcars and/or trucks using heavy or light-duty machinery/equipment. This may include bulk and/or packaged materials.

• Controlling and monitoring all load-out functions.

• Understanding and operating automated scale/dump systems.

• Conducting and recording 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.

• Maintaining the quality of inventory (which may include blended, bulk, or packaged products).

• Delivering products such as fertilizer, chemical, seed, feed, and others to customer sites.

• Keeping all work areas clean, orderly, and safe. Conducting regular housekeeping duties such as sweeping, shoveling, power washing, scraping, and cleaning up spills. Completing appropriate record-keeping.

• Performing grounds maintenance, including snow removal.

• Performing warehouse work, including driving a loader, loading/unloading inventory, forklift operation, and general maintenance.

• Promptly reporting any customer complaints, repair or maintenance needs, or safety concerns to the supervisor.

• Maintaining and promoting a strong safety culture and following all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identifying and communicating workplace hazards and correcting or seeking assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.

• Following all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Meet the minimum age requirement.

• 1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations.

• Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobiles.

• 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.

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package, including base wage and other earnings such as bonus, incentives, and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors, including experience, education, training, specialized skills, and certifications.

Benefits include 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 for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

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