Grain Operations Lead

CHS Inc.

. Carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeMilton • North Dakota • United StatesSenior💰 $22 - $36 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating heavy machinery, including Loaders and Forklifts, while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining inventory quality. Possesses strong customer service skills and the ability to guide less experienced co-workers in a fast-paced agricultural operations environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

3+ Years Experience In OperationsLoader And Forklift OperationCDL License With Hazmat EndorsementAgriculture ExperienceAbility To Lift 75 Lbs

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Hard Skills

Loader OperationForklift OperationConveyor OperationTractor OperationTrack Mobile OperationAutomated Scale/Dump SystemsInventory HandlingMaintenance InspectionGeneral Labor ResponsibilitiesHousekeeping And Spill Cleanup

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceProfessional CommunicationTeam GuidanceSafety Culture Promotion

Certifications & Qualifications

CDL LicenseForklift Certification

Industry Keywords

Agricultural InputsCommodities KnowledgeGovernment RegulationsLoad-Out FunctionsMaintenance TasksWarehouse WorkGrounds MaintenanceSafety ConcernsHazmat EndorsementPhysical Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently
Develop and maintain knowledge of commodities handled at the location and comply with company policies and government regulations
Work with customers courteously and professionally
Provide guidance and instruction to less experienced co-workers
Prepare trucks and railcars for loading and unloading, including sampling, loosening nuts, 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, chemical, seed, feed, and other products to customer sites
Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work areas; perform housekeeping 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 a strong safety culture, identify workplace hazards, and correct or escalate unsafe conditions
Perform other assigned duties to ensure smooth facility operations and excellent customer service

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ 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)
Forklift certification (preferred)
Ability to lift 75 lbs
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 requirements, 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
Potential bonus, incentives, and commissions depending on position
Professional development through on-the-job experiences, interdisciplinary projects, mentoring, coaching, networking, formal digital learning, development programs, leadership academy, and team development workshops