Senior Operations Specialist

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

Apply today to join our dynamic team in Richardton, ND as an Operations Specialist. You’ll play a crucial role in maintaining our operations and ensuring smooth day-to-day activities. This position offers a diverse range of responsibilities, from managing inventory and supporting go-to-market activities to performing facility maintenance and agronomy tasks. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team and make a significant impact on our business and the local community.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate with customers and team members. With a primary focus on our Richardton, ND customer base.
• Manage periodic inventory, order feed and animal health products, and keep inventory organized, clean, and stocked.
• Learn how to handle billing, stock additions, and accurate purchasing using COUPA.
• Support go-to-market activities, including customer engagement strategies and planning and execution of product and service launches.
• Perform facility maintenance tasks such as mowing, spraying, cleaning the office and warehouse, and equipment preventative maintenance.
• Handle agronomy tasks, including certification to fill NH3 (anhydrous) and loading/unloading chemicals and fertilizers.
• Complete end-of-day activities, including depositing checks, reconciling the bank (Agris), and conducting closing time inspections.
• Promptly report any customer complaints, repair or maintenance needs, or safety concerns to supervisor.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned to ensure facility operates smoothly and customers receive excellent customer service.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• 2+ years of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• CDL license or ability to attain one with Hazmat endorsement preferred
• Agriculture experience preferred
• Forklift certiification preferred
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

Physical Requirements

• 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

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care savings accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability. 

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com; to verify that the communication is from CHS.

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