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Seasonal Laborer

CHS Inc. • Morris, IL 60450 • Posted 15 days ago

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CHS Inc is seeking a Seasonal Laborer to join their team for the upcoming corn harvest season. This role involves assisting in the daily operations of grain handling, including loading and unloading agricultural inputs from railcars and/or trucks. No previous experience is required, and the position offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and the potential for overtime. Shift schedules vary depending on business demand, with the possibility of weekend hours and full-time employment at the end of the season.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently.
  • Develop and maintain knowledge of the commodities handled at the location and comply with company policy and government regulations.
  • Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Prepare trucks and railcars for loading/unloading.
  • Load and unload agricultural inputs from railcars and/or trucks.
  • Control and monitor all load out functions.
  • Understand and operate automated scale/dump systems.
  • Conduct and properly record daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks.
  • Monitor and maintain quality of inventory.
  • Deliver products such as fertilizer, chemical, seed, feed and others to customer sites.
  • Keep all work areas in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
  • Perform grounds maintenance including snow removal.
  • Perform warehouse work including driving loader, loading/unloading inventory, forklift operation, and general maintenance.
  • 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.

Qualifications

Required

  • Knowledge of Operations and/or Business Operations
  • Must meet minimum age requirement

Preferred

  • 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
  • CDL license or ability to attain one with Hazmat endorsement
  • Agriculture experience
  • Forklift certification

About CHS Inc.

CHS Inc is a prominent agricultural cooperative based in the United States, offering a wide range of products and services to farmers, ranchers, and consumers globally. Operating in energy, agronomy, grain, oilseed, and food sectors, CHS provides energy products, fertilizers, crop protection products, seed, and grain marketing services. The company is owned by farmers, ranchers, and cooperatives, with a focus on empowering agriculture through connections and expertise.

Full Job Description

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**

**_Looking to earn some quick cash?_**

Starting now through the end of the year CHS, Inc is looking for an individual to join our seasonal grain team in location to assist in running daily operations during corn harvest! As a major buyer and trader of grains and oilseeds, CHS moves more than two billion bushels annually through its network of river, rail and export terminals. No previous experience needed - come work for the largest coop in the U.S to receive **_competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and overtime hours to maximize your take home pay._** Shift schedules range from 7a-7p depending on business demand with weekend hours and the potential to join our team full time at the end of the season. Apply today!

**Responsibilities**

+ As directed, carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently. Responsibilities may include:

+ Develop and maintain knowledge of the commodities handled at the location and comply with company policy and government regulations pertaining to commodities.

+ Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.

+ Prepare trucks and railcars for loading/unloading, which may require sampling, loosening large nuts, opening hatches, and attaching and/or detaching flexible hoses.

+ Load and unload agricultural inputs from railcars and/or trucks using heavy or light duty machinery/equipment. May include bulk and or packaged material.

+ Control and monitor all load out functions.

+ Understand and operate automated scale/dump systems.

+ Conduct and properly record daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks including but not limited to lubrication of pumps, valves, and loading arms. Inspect in-use equipment looking for seeps and leaks of process equipment.

+ Monitor and maintain quality of inventory (may include blended, bulk or packaged product).

+ Deliver products such as fertilizer, chemical, seed, feed and others to customer sites.

+ Keep all work areas in a clean, orderly and safe condition. Conduct regular housekeeping duties such as sweeping, shoveling, power washing, scraping and cleaning up spills. Complete appropriate record keeping.

+ Perform grounds maintenance including snow removal.

+ Perform warehouse work including driving loader, loading/unloading inventory, forklift operation, and general maintenance.

+ 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)**

+ Knowledge of Operations and/or Business Operations

+ Must meet minimum age requirement

**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 pounds

+ 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.

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._