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Base Pay Range

$17.07/hr - $25.58/hr

Overview

Make a meaningful impact in your local communityjoin CHS Primeland as an Operations Specialist in Rockford, WA! Were looking for a motivated individual with hands?on experience in grain handling and working with a variety of grain, feed, and seed commodities. If youre ready to be part of a dynamic team that supports local agriculture, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload grain, agronomy, and feed products.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on equipment and facilities.
• Monitor and maintain grain quality, mix and load fertilizer and chemical products, and assist with train loading operations.
• Deliver fertilizer, grain, feed, and fuel to customers.
• Under general supervision, 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 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.
• 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 of inventory (may include blended, bulk or packaged product).
• 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

• Must meet minimum age requirement.
• 1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations.

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track/mobile equipment.
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• CDL license or ability to attain one with Hazmat endorsement preferred.
• Agriculture experience preferred.
• Grain handling experience preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Pre?employment screening is required for the position. Selected candidates must pass pre?employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

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.

Benefits

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending on the position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. 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.

Legal and Safety Information

This position is designated by CHS Inc. as a safety?sensitive position pursuant to Washington law, RCW 49.44.240. Due to this designation, the pre?employment drug testing panel for this position will include marijuana and its metabolites.

EEO Statement

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.