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 United Plains in Tribune, KS is looking for an Truck Driver/Applicator to join our team! This individual would be in charge of operating a sprayer during the spring and summer months and hauling grain during the winter months. You will need a Class A CDL and tanker and hazmat endorsements or willing to obtain. This is a M-F position with overtime opportunites and weekends as needed throughout the year.
CHS is one of the biggest names in agronomy, energy and grain processing. What are you waiting for? Join our amazing team and see where your career takes you!
Responsibilities
Under general supervision, apply fertilizer and crop protection products. May require use of a high clearance sprayer or floater.
Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed.
Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
Educate customers on products being applied to fields, techniques utilized, and how you can continue to support them with products and services.
Assist the sales staff in ensuring orders are correct and patron needs are met.
Perform warehouse work including driving loader, forklift, mechanics, and maintenance.
Lift and load products, 1-2 hours per day.
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations including pre-trip and post-trip reporting, proper load securement and hours of service.
Maintain cleanliness of vehicle(s) inside and out, and work environment.
Complete and document daily maintenance inspections. Ensure proper equipment maintenance is completed including repairs and preventive maintenance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Training Provided:
Crop protection product mixing
Operation of application equipment
Minimum Qualifications (required)
1+ years of experience in Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application
Must meet minimum age requirement
Ability to read, write and communicate in English and understand highway traffic signs and signals
Additional Qualifications
Maintain or be able to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card
Ability to work additional hours, be available for overnight stays and occasional weekends
High School diploma or GED preferred
Hazmat, Tanker, and Air Brake endorsements preferred
Agriculture background and customer experience preferred
Bulk liquid, Pressure trailer, or Forklift experience preferred
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift 75 lbs
Ability to climb rail cars, ladders, stairs and bins, and into back of trailer
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.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 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 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.
