Grain Operations Specialist
About The Position
CHS Inc. is a global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers, and cooperatives. The Grain Operations Specialist works at the local facility in Herman, Minnesota, running daily operations and serving customers. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with additional hours required when trains arrive, including nights and weekends. Extended hours may also be needed during peak seasons. The role involves handling agricultural commodities and inputs, preparing and loading or unloading trucks and railcars, monitoring inventory and equipment, maintaining the facility, and delivering products to customer sites. The Specialist is expected to follow company policies and applicable regulations, maintain a clean and safe workplace, and provide courteous customer service.
Requirements
- 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.
- Forklift certification.
Responsibilities
- Carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently under general supervision.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of the commodities handled at the facility and comply with company policies and government regulations.
- Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
- Prepare trucks and railcars for loading and unloading, including sampling, opening hatches, and attaching or detaching flexible hoses as needed.
- Load and unload agricultural inputs from railcars and trucks using heavy- or light-duty machinery and equipment.
- Control and monitor load-out functions and operate automated scale and dump systems.
- Conduct and record daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance, including lubrication of pumps, valves, and loading arms; inspect 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, and spill cleanup, and complete related records.
- Perform grounds maintenance, including snow removal.
- Perform warehouse work, including operating loaders and forklifts, loading and unloading inventory, and general maintenance.
- Report customer complaints, repair or maintenance needs, and safety concerns promptly to a supervisor.
- Promote a strong safety culture; follow safety policies and regulations, identify workplace hazards, and correct unsafe conditions or seek assistance.
- Follow company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
- Perform other duties as needed or assigned to support facility operations and customer service.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- Adoption assistance
- Competitive pay; compensation may include bonuses, incentives, or commissions depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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