Seasonal Operations Specialist

CHS, Inc. • Glenwood, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

CHS Herman is seeking a Seasonal Operations Specialist to support Fall Harvest in Glenwood, Minnesota. The role involves dumping and loading trucks and trains, general maintenance and cleanup, and assisting customers. The stated work timeframe is from mid-September until approximately Thanksgiving. The listed hours are Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

Requirements

• Knowledge of operations and/or business operations.
• Must meet the minimum age requirement.
• 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, adverse weather conditions, and varying temperatures.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently as directed.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the 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 as needed.
• Load and unload agricultural inputs from railcars or trucks using heavy- or light-duty machinery and equipment; this may involve 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, including lubricating pumps, valves, and loading arms; inspect in-use equipment for seeps and leaks.
• Monitor and maintain inventory quality, 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, spill cleanup, and associated record keeping.
• Perform grounds maintenance, including snow removal.
• Perform warehouse work, including operating a loader, loading and unloading inventory, forklift operation, 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 workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned to help the facility operate smoothly and provide excellent customer service.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may participate in a 401(k), subject to eligibility requirements.
• Competitive total rewards package; compensation includes base wage and, depending on the position, may include bonus, incentives, and commissions.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed