Warehouse Operations Specialist

CHS, Inc.•Othello, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CHS Inc. is hiring a Warehouse Operations Specialist in Othello, Washington, to support daily warehouse operations in a fast-paced agricultural environment. The role involves operating warehouse equipment, handling and moving product, supporting bagging operations, managing inventory, and completing shipping, receiving, and inspection documentation. The position follows a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with weekend work as needed. Extended hours may also be required during peak seasons to meet business demands. The successful candidate will help maintain a safe, clean, and food-safe facility, follow inventory rotation practices, and contribute to a strong safety culture. This is a safety-sensitive position under Washington law. Pre-employment screening may be required, and if required may include drug, criminal, motor vehicle, physical requirements, and FMCSA Clearinghouse screenings. For this position, the pre-employment drug testing panel includes marijuana and its metabolites. CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending on the position, may include other earnings such as bonuses, incentives, and commissions. Actual pay varies based on factors that may include experience, education, training, specialized skills, certifications, and applicable minimum wage or salary requirements.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in supply chain and procurement and/or warehouse operations.
Must meet the minimum age requirement.
Ability to perform math related to order counts and inventory management.
Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands.
Ability to stand, squat, twist, and bend repeatedly.
Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and bins.
Ability to lift 55 pounds repeatedly.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, hair net, safety glasses, face mask, and safety boots.
Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification, or the ability to obtain forklift certification.
High school diploma or GED.
Prior warehouse experience.

Responsibilities

Perform warehouse functions, including loading and unloading trailers, moving pallets, palletizing product, picking orders, and completing documentation.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet areas, and workstations neat and clean and complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Assist in training new employees.
Manage product inventory and follow first-in, first-out shipping and rotation principles.
Complete shipping, receiving, and inspection documents neatly and accurately.
Operate equipment for loading and unloading, including an end loader, switching engine, forklift, and skid loader.
Inspect trucks and railcars before loading them with product.
Perform basic preventative maintenance and assist maintenance technicians as needed.
Follow plant and food safety rules and procedures.
Maintain and promote a strong safety culture; follow safety policies, procedures, and regulations; identify and communicate workplace hazards; and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.