Truck Driver/Operations Specialist

CHS, Inc. • Othello, WA

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About The Position

CHS Sun Basin in Othello, WA is looking for a Truck Driver/Operations Specialist to join our team! This individual would be responsbile for hauling product from one facility to the other as well as helping with operational tasks. This is a M-F position with longer hours and Saturdays as needed during our busy times. The ideal candidate would have a Class A CDL with no transmission restrictions and the ability to work cross-functionally within the location. Join our team today!

Requirements

• Class A 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
• Ability to lift 75 pounds
• Ability to climb rail cars, ladders, stairs, and bins and into back of trailer
• Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures
• Ability to work safely at elevated heights. This role requires comfort with heights and the ability to perform required tasks at elevation without limitation.

Nice To Haves

• Agriculture background preferred
• Customer service experience preferred
• Forklift 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

• 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.
• 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