Seasonal Truck Driver/Operations Specialist

CHS, Inc. • Corsica, SD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States. It provides grain, food, and energy resources to businesses and consumers worldwide, serving agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and globally, with employees in 19 countries. The company aims to create connections to empower agriculture. This specific role is for a Seasonal Truck Driver in Corsica, SD, responsible for hauling fertilizer, chemical, and agronomy products to local farmer customers during the busy spring season, which typically runs from mid-March to early July. The position offers ample overtime opportunities, with typical hours from 7 am to 9 pm on average, up to 6 days per week, and overtime paid after 40 hours each week.

Requirements

• Class A or B CDL
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English and understand highway traffic signs and signals
• Maintain a CDL and DOT medical card.
• Ability to work additional hours and occasional weekends to meet business demands
• Selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMCSA Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Hazmat, Tanker, and Air Brake endorsements preferred
• Agriculture background preferred
• Customer service experience preferred
• Bulk liquid, Pressure trailer, or Forklift experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently.
• 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.

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.
• If eligibility requirements are met, you may participate in 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED