Operations Specialist/CDL Driver

Summary

Want to make a difference and impact in your local community? Come join CHS, Inc as a full time Truck Driver/ Laborer in Kershaw, MT Today! 

No CDL? No problem! CHS will help you obtain a CDL.

This role offers a $3,000 sign on bonus, $1500 to be paid after 30 days and an additional $1500 to be paid after 180 days.

Your day to day will never look the same when you work within CHS Country Operations. You will:

• Move products from sellers to buyers by transporting supplies from production facilities to our customers.
• Ensure accurate and timely pick up/ deliveries to our customers.
• You’ll know most of the people on your route and you’ll be home most nights for supper.
• Load and unload grain, agronomy, and feed products
• Work with your hands by performing scheduled maintenance and repairs.
• Acquire knowledge on how to monitor and maintain grain qualify, mix/load fertilizer/chemical products and assist in loading trains.

CHS is one of the biggest names in agronomy, energy and grain processing. Join our driving team and see where your career takes you.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently. Responsibilities may include:
• 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. 
• Conduct and properly record repairs and daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks. Regularly inspect in-use equipment.
• Monitor and maintain quality of inventory (may include blended, bulk or packaged product).
• Deliver products such as fertilizer, chemical, seed, feed and other to customer sites ensuring accurate and on time deliveries in a safe, timely, and professional manner.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws including but not limited to pre-trip and post-trip reporting, proper load securement and hours of service. 
• Keep all work areas and vehicles 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)

• Class A CDL or willing to obtain
• Must meet minimum age requirement

Additional Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Maintain or be able to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Ability to work additional hours and occasional weekends to meet business demands
• Hazmat, Tanker, and Air Brake endorsements preferred
• Valid Class A CDL preferred
• Agriculture background preferred
• Customer service experience preferred
• Bulk liquid, Pressure trailer, or Forklift experience 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 and into back of trailer
• Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures