Agriculture Laborer

CHS, Inc.•Sterling, CO

About The Position

CHS Inc. is hiring an Agriculture Laborer in Sterling, Colorado. Under general supervision, this role performs hands-on operations to support grain and agronomy activities. Duties include safely loading and unloading agricultural products; operating equipment such as forklifts, loaders, and other machinery; maintaining facilities and grounds; monitoring inventory quality; and assisting customers. The role emphasizes safety, operational efficiency, and customer service. The position offers consistent Monday–Friday working hours, with overtime opportunities based on business demand.

Requirements

Must meet the minimum age requirement.
At least 1 year of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations.
Ability to lift 75 pounds.
Ability to climb railcars, ladders, stairs, and bins.
Ability to work in dust, adverse weather conditions, and varying temperatures.

Nice To Haves

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.
Ability to obtain a CDL license with endorsements.
Agriculture experience.

Responsibilities

Carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently under general supervision.
Develop and maintain knowledge of commodities handled at the location and comply with company policies and government regulations related to commodities.
Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
Prepare trucks and railcars for loading and unloading, including sampling, loosening large nuts, opening hatches, and attaching or detaching flexible hoses as needed.
Load and unload bulk or packaged agricultural inputs from railcars and trucks using heavy- or light-duty machinery and equipment.
Control and monitor load-out functions.
Understand and operate automated scale and dump systems.
Conduct and record daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks, including lubricating pumps, valves, and loading arms, and inspect in-use equipment for seeps and leaks.
Monitor and maintain the quality of blended, bulk, or packaged inventory.
Deliver products such as fertilizer, chemicals, seed, and feed to customer sites.
Keep work areas clean, orderly, and safe; perform housekeeping such as sweeping, shoveling, power washing, scraping, cleaning spills, and completing related records.
Perform grounds maintenance, including snow removal.
Perform warehouse work, including operating loaders and forklifts, loading and unloading inventory, and general maintenance.
Promptly report customer complaints, repair or maintenance needs, and safety concerns to a supervisor.
Maintain and promote a strong safety culture; follow safety policies, procedures, and regulations; identify and communicate hazards; and correct or seek help correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
Follow company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned to support facility operations and customer service.