Seasonal Operations Specialist

CHS, Inc. • Royal City, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

CHS Sun Basin is seeking a Seasonal Operations Specialist in Royal City, WA for the Spring growing season! The Seasonal Operations Specialist supports daily agronomy and operations activities to ensure efficient service to growers during peak seasons. This role performs a variety of hands‑on operational tasks, including non‑CDL deliveries such as chemicals, seed tenders, and liquid pull trailers, as well as assisting with tank and pump setups at customer sites. The specialist helps maintain smooth workflow by supporting drivers and operations staff, organizing and counting inventory, staging orders, and keeping chemical storage areas clean and compliant. Additional responsibilities include loading and unloading trucks via forklift, assisting walk‑in customers, washing vehicles and equipment, and maintaining yard and facility cleanliness. This position requires a strong safety mindset, a willingness to take on varied daily tasks, and the ability to provide courteous, professional customer service.

This role is available for a start date between the end of February and mid-March.

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Requirements

• Knowledge of Operations and/or Business Operations
• Must meet minimum age requirement

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 preferred
• Agriculture experience preferred
• Forklift certiification preferred

Responsibilities

• As directed, carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently. Responsibilities may include:
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the commodities handled at the location and comply with company policy and government regulations pertaining to commodities.
• Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Prepare trucks for loading/unloading, which may require sampling, loosening large nuts, opening hatches, and attaching and/or detaching flexible hoses.
• Load and unload chemical and other products using a fortklift. May include bulk and or packaged material.
• Count inventory, pull and stage chemical orders, and keep chemical storage rooms organized and clean.
• Monitor and maintain quality of inventory (may include blended, bulk or packaged product).
• Deliver products such as fertilizer, chemical, seed, feed and others to customer sites.
• Keep all work areas 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.

Benefits

• CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.
• 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