Laborer - CO (Temp/Seasonal)

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 11,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS has an opportunity in our Country Operations Division in our Herman MN location. We are looking for an individual to join our Operations team working as a Laborer (Temp/Seasonal) in our Agronomy Department. You will assist patrons in a professional manner and promote a positive image of the coop. You must have the ability to adapt, think and make decisions quickly; have a pleasant attitude, be helpful, and customer focused.

You must be able to work extended hours, weekends and holidays during peak season.

We will provide training

* for crop protection product mixing
* operation of application equipment
* operation of location facilities

Responsibilities

* Acknowledge patrons and assist them in the appropriate area of operation in a courteous and professional manner.
* Blend and load Agronomy products.
* Carry out assigned responsibilities promptly and efficiently.
* Complete all safety reports and required record keeping.
* Comply with company policy and government regulations regarding appropriate commodities handled.
* Conduct regular house-cleaning duties, processes and record keeping. Provide excellent customer service and assist customers with buying bulk fertilizer, chemicals and seed as well as delivering of grain commodities to the terminal.
* Load and unload railcars in a timely manner as they come into the business.
* Deliver products such as fertilizer, chemical, seed, and others to customer sites.
* Develop and maintain a knowledge of commodities handled, work environment and develop safe work habits. Follow all company policies, procedures and safety requirements.
* Keep good housekeeping of working area at all times.
* Keep work area and grounds neat and clean.
* Load and unload products from trucks in a timely manner as they come into the business. 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.
* Maintain and repair equipment as needed for safe and efficient operation. Perform housekeeping to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe work environment, both inside and outside of all facilities. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Perform sunflower stand counts and quality evaluations.
* Perform warehouse work to include: driving loader, loading inventory, forklift, mechanics, general maintenance, etc.
* Promptly report to supervisor any customer complaints, repair, maintenance needs and safety concerns.
* Provide excellent customer service and assist customers with buying bulk fertilizer, chemicals and seed as well as delivery of grain commodities to the terminal.
* Provide management with input on improving efficiency of operation and profitability. Unload grain commodities as they are received. Verify proper working order of equipment and supporting vehicles.
* Work with patrons in a courteous and professional manner.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

* Farming background
* grain and agronomy handling experience
* elevator experience

Additional Qualifications

Physical Requirements

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Effective January 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires employers to conduct a pre-employment verification full query against the newly established License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse prior to beginning employment in a position that requires a valid commercial driver's license (CDL). Candidates seeking employment in a position that requires a commercial motor vehicle license must voluntarily enter their information into the FMCSA and must provide disclosure authorization, at the time of offer, to CHS or an authorized third-party agent of CHS to verify information.