Seasonal Applicator/Operations Specialist

CHS, Inc. • Adams, ND

8d • $30 - $30

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.SummaryLooking to make some extra money this spring? If so, CHS Devils Lake has a great opportunity for you to join our team as a Seasonal Applicator/Operations Specialist in Adams, ND.  
Schedule:  Monday – Sunday, 6am - 8pm
Job Duration: Mid April - End of June
Pay: $30/hr 
As a Seasonal Applicator/Operations Specialist at CHS, you will be responsible for: 
- Apply dry fertilizer to customer fields using application equipment
- Perform light preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing and basic mechanical checks
- Work with growers in a professional manner and help ensure orders are accurate and completed as scheduled
What CHS offers:  
- Overtime hours and an acreage bonus to maximize your take home pay 
- Potential opportunity to join our team full-time at the end of the season. 
Apply today to be a part of a diverse and dynamic team of 10,000 employees in 19 countries, working together to empower agriculture. 

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application
• Must meet minimum age requirement
• Must meet DOT and Company requirements
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile
• Ability to work additional hours to meet business demand
• Ability to lift and load up to 75 lbs

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• CDL license with Hazmat endorsement or ability to attain one preferred
• Applicator's license, chemical application education and experience, forklift certification and farming/agriculture background preferred
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervison, apply fertilzer and crop protection products. May include use of a high clearance sprayer or floater.
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Educate customers on products being applied to fields, techniques utilized, and how you can continue to support them with products and services.
• Assist the sales staff in ensuring orders are correct and patron needs are met.
• Perform warehouse work to including driving loader, forklift, mechanics, and maintenance.
• Load and unload agricultural inputs from railcars and/or trucks using heavy or light duty machinery/equipment. May include bulk and or packaged material.
• Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed.
• Perform general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently, which may include general maintenance, grounds maintenance, equipment inspection and maintenance, and record keeping.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• Overtime hours and an acreage bonus to maximize your take home pay
• Potential opportunity to join our team full-time at the end of the season.
• Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions.
• If eligibility requirements are met, you may participate in 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED