Specialist, Operations Associate

Summary

Looking to jumpstart your career

CHS Inc has a opportunity to join our grain team in East St. Louis as an Agriculture Laborer! You will run all operations manage load out functions and build strong relationships with our customers by providing product expertise. Hours range from 5a-4p Monday through Friday with overtime eligibilty! We take pride in providing growers with a level of service that we believe is unparalleled in the industry across the state of IL. Apply today & join thelargest coop in the U.S to receivecompetitive pay & benefits flexible scheduling and overtime hours for your take home pay.

Responsibilities

• As directed 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 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 (required)

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

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
• Pre-employment 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 pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug criminal motor vehicle check physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

Physical Requirements

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