Seasonal Operations Specialist

Summary

CHS Northern Grain is looking for a Seasonal Operations employee to help with Fall Harvest in Warren MN.

Schedule:

ASAPMarch 2025

SeptThanksgiving 7AM9PM 67 days/week and as needed when trains arrive

ThanksgivingMarch MF 7AM5PM and as needed when trains arrive

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently. Responsibilities may include:
• 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 railcars and/or 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 inuse 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 sing 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)

• 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
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Agriculture experience preferred
• Forklift certification preferred
• Preemployment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required selected candidates must pass preemployment screenings to include all or a combination of drug criminal motor vehicle check physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

Physical Requirements

• Ability tolift 75 pounds
• Abilityto climb rail cars ladders stairs and bins
• Abilityto work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures