Seasonal Operations Specialist

CHS, Inc. • Warren, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

CHS Ag Services is seeking a motivated and dedicated Seasonal Operations Specialist to support daily operations at its grain elevator in Warren, Minnesota. Under general supervision, this role performs general labor and operational duties to help ensure safe, efficient facility operations and excellent customer service. The position requires extended hours during peak seasons and work around train arrivals, which may occur during days, evenings, and weekends. Train-loading bonuses are available.

During harvest, the schedule is 6–7 days per week from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Around late November, the schedule changes to 5 days per week from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and continues until March 2027. The role involves handling agricultural commodities and inputs; operating equipment and automated systems; maintaining inventory, equipment, and work areas; and delivering products to customer sites.

Requirements

• Meet the minimum age requirement.
• At least 1 year of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations.
• Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile.
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds.
• Ability to climb railcars, ladders, stairs, and bins.
• Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• CDL license or ability to attain one with Hazmat endorsement.
• Agriculture experience.
• Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Load and unload agricultural inputs from railcars and trucks using heavy- or light-duty machinery and equipment; materials may be bulk or packaged.
• Control and monitor load-out functions.
• Understand and operate automated scale and dump systems.
• Conduct and 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 product.
• 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, spill cleanup, and related record keeping.
• 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 unsafe actions or conditions or seek assistance.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned to support smooth facility operations and excellent customer service.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Overtime opportunities during the busy season.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Train-loading bonuses are available.
• Eligible employees may participate in a 401(k), subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed