Truck Driver/Operations Specialist

CHS, Inc.

7d • Onsite

About The Position

CHS Southwest Grain in New Salem, ND is looking for a Truck Driver/Operations Specialist to join our team! This individual would be responsible for hauling product to our customers and help with daily operations around the site. The ideal candidate would have a Class A CDL and the ability to work long hours during our spring and fall busy seasons. This is a M-F home daily role with overtime and weekends as needed during the busy seasons. Join our team today!

Requirements

• Class A CDL
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English and understand highway traffic signs and signals

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work additional hours and occasional weekends to meet business demands
• Hazmat endorsement preferred
• Agriculture background preferred
• Customer service experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently. Responsibilities may include:
• 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

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees