Custom Applicator Trainee
Job Location:
Elkton, MD - USA
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Job Summary
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 employees are in the United States but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
At CHS youll be part of the largest cooperative in the U.S. while making a meaningful impact in your local community. We offer a supportive safety-focused work environment excellent benefits and a pathway to a long-term career with purpose and growth.
If youre looking for more than just a jobif you want to make a difference and build a rewarding futurewe want to hear from you. Apply today and grow with CHS!
- 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 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.
- Must meet minimum age requirement
- 1 years of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations
- 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
- CDL license or ability to attain one preferred
- Agriculture experience 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.
- Ability tolift 75 pounds
- Abilityto climb rail cars ladders stairs and bins
- Abilityto work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures
CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and depending upon position may include other earnings such as bonus incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include without limitation experience education training specialized skills and certifications minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.
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.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.
Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a email addition a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity please reach out to ; to verify that the communication is from CHS.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
CHS is a diversified global agribusiness cooperative owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States.
