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. CHS Sun Basin is seeking a Warehouse Operations Specialist in Othello, WA. The Warehouse Operations Specialist is responsible for performing various warehouse functions, including loading/unloading trailers, moving and palletizing products, picking orders, and completing documentation; along with line production tasks. Additionally, the role requires adherence to safety policies and procedures, performing basic preventative maintenance, and potentially working extended hours during peak seasons. This is a great opportunity to work with the largest co-op in the U.S, while still making an impact in our local communities. Our fun and safe work environment is waiting for you, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Perform all job functions within the warehouse including loading/unloading trailers, moving pallets of product, palletizing product, picking orders and completing documentation.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area and workstations neat/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, fork lift, and skid loader.
- Conduct truck and railcar inspections prior to loading with product.
- Perform basic preventative maintenance and assist maintenance techs as needed.
- Follow all plant and food safety rules and procedures.
- 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.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- 1+ years of experience in Supply Chain and Procurement and/or Warehouse Operations
- Must meet minimum age requirement
Nice-to-haves
- Forklift certification or ability to obtain forklift certification
- Ability to perform math related to order counts and inventory management
- Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- Prior warehouse experience preferred
Benefits
- 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
- Adoption assistance
