Operations Specialist

CHS Inc.

. Load and unload grain through the facility .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeDrayton • North Dakota • United StatesJunior💰 $18 - $26 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating heavy machinery and equipment for loading and unloading agricultural inputs while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining grain quality. Possesses strong customer service skills and the ability to perform maintenance and repairs efficiently.

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Machinery OperationGrain Quality MonitoringCustomer ServiceSafety ComplianceInventory Management

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Hard Skills

Loader OperationForklift OperationConveyor OperationTractor OperationTrack Mobile OperationMaintenance and RepairsInventory Loading/UnloadingSpill CleanupHousekeepingHeavy Equipment Operation

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Automated Scale/Dump Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CDL LicenseForklift CertificationHazmat Endorsement

Industry Keywords

AgricultureOperationsBusiness OperationsSafety PoliciesGrain HandlingChemical ProductsFertilizer DeliveryCustomer ComplaintsWarehouse WorkMaintenance Tasks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Load and unload grain through the facility
Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs
Monitor and maintain grain quality
Mix and load fertilizer and chemical products
Assist with loading trains
Develop and maintain knowledge of handled commodities and comply with policies and regulations
Work with customers courteously and professionally
Prepare trucks and railcars for loading and unloading, including sampling, loosening nuts, opening hatches, and attaching or detaching 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, spill cleanup, grounds maintenance, and snow removal
Perform warehouse work, including loader and forklift operation, inventory loading/unloading, and general maintenance
Report customer complaints, repairs, maintenance needs, and safety concerns to the supervisor
Promote safety culture, identify hazards, and follow safety policies and procedures
Perform other duties as needed 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 machinery such as 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 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 pre-employment screenings, including drug, criminal, motor vehicle, physical requirements, and FMCSA Clearinghouse checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
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
Opportunity to obtain certifications to operate equipment, including CDL
Competitive total rewards package
Bonus, incentives, and commissions may apply depending on position