Senior Operations Specialist

CHS Inc.

. Support daily fertilizer plant operations .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeHerman • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $19 - $31 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 high standards of customer service. Proficient in inventory management and general labor tasks within agricultural operations.

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Loader OperationForklift CertificationCDL License with Hazmat EndorsementAgriculture ExperienceInventory Management

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Hard Skills

Heavy Machinery OperationAutomated Scale/Dump SystemsGeneral Labor ResponsibilitiesLoad-Out Control and MonitoringMaintenance Task RecordingSampling and Loading ProceduresWarehouse OperationsSafety Hazard IdentificationCustomer ServiceRecord-Keeping

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

ConveyorsTractorsTrack Mobile EquipmentFlexible HosesSafety Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

CDL LicenseForklift Certification

Industry Keywords

Fertilizer OperationsAgricultural InputsInventory Quality MaintenanceSafety CultureGovernment Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support daily fertilizer plant operations
Independently perform general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently
Maintain knowledge of handled 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, chemical, seed, feed and other products to customer sites
Maintain clean, orderly and safe work areas and complete housekeeping and record-keeping duties
Perform warehouse work, including loader and forklift operation, inventory loading/unloading and general maintenance
Report customer complaints, repair needs, maintenance needs and safety concerns
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ 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/or 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- and long-term disability
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Potential bonus, incentives and commissions depending on position
Professional development through on-the-job experiences, mentorship, coaching, networking, formal digital learning, development programs, leadership academy and team-development workshops