Seasonal Agriculture Laborer/ Truck Driver

CHS Inc.•Kalispell, MT

5h•Onsite

About The Position

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture. Summary Grow your skills. Drive your career. Make a difference this season. CHS Mountain West is looking for a Seasonal Laborer / Truck Driver in Kalispell MT to support local growers during one of the busiest and most important times of the year. In this role, you’ll do more than just drive. You’ll work directly with farmers, operate application equipment, and help deliver customized fertilizer and crop protection solutions using some of the most trusted brands in agriculture. Schedule: 7 AM – 7 PM | Monday- Sunday depending on the weather Duration: March- June Routes: Local — Home Every Night Perks: Competitive pay + overtime opportunities What you’ll do: Load and unload grain, agronomy, and feed products Mix fertilizer and crop protection products Learn to monitor and maintain grain quality and storage Perform maintenance on equipment and facilities Deliver products locally and build strong on-farm relationships Join CHS and be part of the team that helps growers get the job done right this season.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in Operations and/or Trucking Operations
Must meet minimum age requirement
Ability to read, write and communicate in English and understand highway traffic signs and signals

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED preferred
Maintain or be able to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card.
Ability to work additional hours and occasional weekends to meet business demands
Hazmat, Tanker, and Air Brake endorsements preferred
Valid Class A CDL preferred
Agriculture background preferred
Customer service experience preferred
Bulk liquid, Pressure trailer, or Forklift experience preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare trucks and railcars for loading/unloading, which may require sampling, loosening large nuts, opening hatches, and attaching and/or detaching flexible hoses.
Load and unload agricultural inputs from railcars and/or trucks using heavy or light duty machinery/equipment.
Conduct and properly record repairs and daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks.
Regularly inspect in-use equipment.
Monitor and maintain quality of inventory (may include blended, bulk or packaged product).
Deliver products such as fertilizer, chemical, seed, feed and other to customer sites ensuring accurate and on time deliveries in a safe, timely, and professional manner.
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws including but not limited to pre-trip and post-trip reporting, proper load securement and hours of service.
Keep all work areas and vehicles in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
Conduct regular housekeeping duties such as sweeping, shoveling, power washing, scraping and cleaning up spills.
Complete appropriate record keeping.
Perform grounds maintenance including snow removal.
Perform warehouse work including driving loader, 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 and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned to ensure facility operates smoothly and customers receive excellent customer service.