Custom Applicator, Trainee

CHS Inc.

. Perform general labor responsibilities under general supervision .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeFreeman • South Dakota • United StatesEntry Level💰 $18 - $26 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating heavy machinery and equipment, including loaders and forklifts, while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining high standards of customer service. Proficient in inventory management and general labor tasks within agricultural operations.

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Loader OperationForklift OperationInventory ManagementCustomer ServiceSafety Compliance

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Hard Skills

Heavy Machinery OperationGeneral LaborMaintenance TasksLoad-Out ControlEquipment InspectionAgricultural Inputs HandlingWarehouse OperationsHazmat EndorsementAbility to Lift 75 PoundsClimbing Rail Cars

Soft Skills

ProfessionalismCommunicationTeamworkProblem-SolvingAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Automated Scale SystemsDump SystemsConveyorsTractorsTrack Mobile

Certifications & Qualifications

CDL LicenseHigh School Diploma or GED

Industry Keywords

AgricultureOperationsSafety CultureInventory QualityGeneral Maintenance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform general labor responsibilities under general supervision
Develop and maintain knowledge of commodities handled and comply with company policies and government regulations
Work courteously and professionally with customers
Prepare trucks and railcars for loading and unloading, including sampling, opening hatches, and attaching or detaching flexible hoses
Load and unload agricultural inputs using heavy or light-duty machinery and equipment
Control and monitor load-out functions
Operate automated scale and dump systems
Conduct and record daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks
Inspect equipment for seeps and leaks
Monitor and maintain inventory quality
Deliver fertilizer, chemical, seed, feed, and other products to customer sites
Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work areas, including housekeeping and spill cleanup
Perform grounds maintenance, including snow removal
Perform warehouse work, including loader and forklift operation, inventory loading/unloading, and general maintenance
Report customer complaints, maintenance needs, repairs, and safety concerns to the supervisor
Promote a strong safety culture, identify workplace hazards, and correct or report unsafe conditions
Perform other assigned duties to ensure smooth facility operations and excellent customer service

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must meet minimum age requirement
1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations
Ability to operate loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile
Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons
High School diploma or GED preferred
CDL license or ability to attain one with Hazmat endorsement preferred
Agriculture experience preferred
Ability to lift 75 pounds
Ability to climb rail cars, ladders, stairs, and bins
Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures
Must pass applicable pre-employment screenings if required, potentially including drug, criminal, motor vehicle, physical requirements, and FMCSA Clearinghouse checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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
Adoption assistance
Supportive, safety-focused work environment
Clear advancement opportunities and pathway to a long-term career
CDL and pesticide applicator license development within six months