Truck Driver/Operations Specialist

CHS, Inc.•Kendrick, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States. They provide grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers worldwide, serving agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world, with employees in 19 countries. At CHS, they aim to create connections to empower agriculture. CHS Primeland in Kendrick, ID is seeking a Truck Driver/Operations Specialist to deliver products and perform operational tasks. This is a Monday-Friday, home daily position, with expectations for weekends and longer hours during busy seasons. The ideal candidate should possess a Class A CDL with tanker and airbrake endorsements and no transmission restrictions.

Requirements

Class A CDL (or ability to upgrade a Class B to an A)
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

Nice To Haves

Tanker and Air Brake endorsements preferred
Agriculture background preferred
Customer service experience preferred
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.