Truck Driver/Operations Specialist

CHS, Inc.

19d

About The Position

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture. SummaryCHS is looking for a Truck Driver/Operations Specialist to join our team in Lockney! This role will be focused on hauling fertilizer and agronomy products to local customers in the area. This is a Monday-Friday, daytime role, and drivers are home each night for supper. There will be extensive overtime opportunities available during our busy season in the spring- longer hours and weekend work as needed. Join our amazing team today!

Requirements

Class A CDL
Must meet minimum age requirement
Ability to read, write and communicate in English and understand highway traffic signs and signals
Maintain or be able to obtain 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

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

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.

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