Job Description

Summary

Want to make a difference and impact in your local community? Come join CHS Inc. as an Operations Specialist in Quincy, WA today!

Your day to day will never look the same when you work within CHS grain and agronomy. You will:
• Load and unload grain, agronomy, and feed products
• Work hands on by performing scheduled maintenance and repairs.
• Acquire knowledge on how to monitor and maintain grain quality, mix/load fertilizer, and chemical products while assisting the loading of trains
• Deliver fertilizer, grain, feed, and fuel to customers

CHS Offers:

•    Competitive Hourly Rate
•    Benefit eligible employees receive:
•    Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance + Long & Short-Term Disability
•    Paid Holidays + Paid Time Off (Vacation & Sick Pay)
•    Retirement Benefits - 401K with Company Match; Company Funded Pension; Profit Sharing

This is a great opportunity to work with one of the largest coops 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

As directed, carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently. 
Develop and maintain knowledge of the commodities handled at the location and comply with company policy and government regulations pertaining to commodities.
Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
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 trucks using heavy or light duty machinery/equipment. May include bulk and or packaged material.
Climb 100 ft. bins to provide services including replacing belts, replacing bearings, and other miscellaneous services
Ability to work within confined spaces with proper training on procedures and protective equipment
Control and monitor all load out functions.
Understand and operate automated scale/dump systems.
Conduct and properly record daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks including but not limited to lubrication of pumps, valves, and loading arms. Inspect in-use equipment looking for seeps and leaks of process equipment.
Monitor and maintain quality and proper levels of inventory (may include blended, bulk or packaged product), to be completed on a monthly basis.
Deliver products such as fertilizer, chemical, seed, feed and others to customer sites.
Keep all work areas 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.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

Knowledge of Operations and/or Business Operations
Must meet minimum age requirement

Additional Qualifications

Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors
Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands
High School diploma or GED preferred
Agriculture experience preferred
Past forklift experience

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift 75 pounds
Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and bins
Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures