Custom Applicator Trainee

CHS Inc.

. Perform general labor responsibilities under general supervision .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeBridgewater • 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 inventory quality. Possesses strong customer service skills and the ability to work effectively in various weather conditions.

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CDL LicensePesticide Applicator LicenseLoader OperationInventory ManagementAgriculture Experience

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Hard Skills

Heavy Machinery OperationLoad-Out ControlAutomated Scale/Dump SystemsGeneral Labor ResponsibilitiesMaintenance Task RecordingGrounds MaintenanceWarehouse WorkInventory HandlingSafety Hazard IdentificationCustomer Complaint Reporting

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceProfessionalismTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

LoadersConveyorsTractorsTrack MobileForklifts

Certifications & Qualifications

CDL LicensePesticide Applicator License

Industry Keywords

AgricultureCommoditiesGovernment RegulationsSafety CultureInventory Quality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform general labor responsibilities under general supervision
Develop and maintain knowledge of commodities and comply with company policies and government regulations
Work with customers courteously and professionally
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/dump systems
Record maintenance tasks and inspect equipment for seeps and leaks
Monitor and maintain inventory quality
Deliver fertilizer, chemicals, seed, feed, and other products to customer sites
Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work areas, including sweeping, shoveling, power washing, scraping, and spill cleanup
Perform grounds maintenance, including snow removal
Perform warehouse work, including loader and forklift operation, inventory handling, and general maintenance
Report customer complaints, repair or maintenance needs, and safety concerns to the supervisor
Promote safety culture, identify workplace hazards, and correct or report unsafe conditions
Perform other assigned duties to ensure smooth facility operations and excellent customer service
Obtain a CDL and pesticide applicator license within six months while gaining hands-on experience across grain, agronomy, and feed operations

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
Selected candidates may be required to pass drug, criminal, motor vehicle, physical, and FMCSA Clearinghouse screenings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Wellness programs
Life insurance
Health and dependent care spending accounts
Paid time off
401(k)
Pension
Profit sharing
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Clear advancement opportunities
Supportive, safety-focused work environment
CDL and pesticide applicator license pathway within six months