Specialist, Operations Associate

CHS Inc. • Moses Lake, WA • 1d ago

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 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 SunBasin is seeking a Seasonal Operations Specialist to join our team in Moses Lake, WA for an immediate start through September, with the potential to extend through January. In this hands-on role, you will support daily elevator operations by dumping and loading grain trucks, assisting with load-out functions, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment through sweeping and general housekeeping. Responsibilities also include operating equipment, monitoring product flow, and completing basic maintenance and inspection tasks to keep operations running smoothly.

This position requires working extended hours during peak season. Candidates must be comfortable working in confined spaces, at heights, and around grain dust while adhering to all safety policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate is reliable, safety-focused, and able to perform physically demanding work, including climbing, lifting, and working in varying weather conditions. If you're looking for a fast-paced seasonal role and enjoy hands-on agricultural operations, we encourage you to apply.

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.

Confined space entry

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

Must have a valid driver's license

Comfortable working around grain and dust

Comfortable working in heights and confined spaces

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, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

If eligibility requirements are met, you may participate in 401(k).

This position is designated by CHS Inc. as a safety-sensitive position pursuant to Washington law, RCW 49.44.240. Please be advised that due to this designation (and notice to applicants of the same), the pre-employment drug testing panel for this position will include marijuana and its metabolites.

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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