Agriculture Laborer

CHS, Inc.•Morris, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

CHS Inc. is hiring an Agriculture Laborer to support grain and agronomy operations at its Morris, Illinois team. Under general supervision, the role supports equipment operation, product handling, facility upkeep, and customer service while promoting safety and operational excellence. The schedule is a standard eight-hour Monday–Friday workday, with overtime hours and pay during peak seasons.

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.
CDL license or ability to attain one with a Hazmat endorsement.
Agriculture experience.

Responsibilities

Carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently.
Develop and maintain knowledge of commodities handled at the location and comply with company policies and government regulations pertaining 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 agricultural inputs from railcars or trucks using heavy- or light-duty machinery and equipment, including bulk or packaged material.
Control and monitor load-out functions.
Understand and operate automated scale and dump systems.
Conduct and properly record daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks, including lubrication of pumps, valves, and loading arms; inspect equipment in use for seeps and leaks.
Monitor and maintain the quality of inventory, including blended, bulk, or packaged products.
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, and spill cleanup, and complete appropriate records.
Perform grounds maintenance, including snow removal.
Perform warehouse work, including operating a loader and forklift, 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 assistance with unsafe actions or conditions.
Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned to support facility operations and customer service.