CHS Inc. is hiring a Truck Driver/Operations Specialist in Lakota, ND. This is a hybrid role with duties that shift between driving and operational tasks based on seasons and business needs. You will transport essential products to support farmers, ranchers, and businesses, while also handling key facility operations.
What You'll Do
- Carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently.
- Prepare trucks and railcars for loading/unloading, which may require sampling, loosening large nuts, opening hatches, and attaching/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, and feed 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 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.
- 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.
What We're Looking For
- 1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Trucking Operations
- Must meet minimum age requirement
- Valid Class A CDL
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English and understand highway traffic signs and signals
Nice to Have
- High School diploma or GED
- Maintain or be able to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card
- Ability to work additional hours and occasional weekends to meet business demands
- Hazmat, Tanker, and Air Brake endorsements
- Valid Class A CDL
- Agriculture background
- Customer service experience
- Bulk liquid, Pressure trailer, or Forklift experience
Benefits & Compensation
- 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
- Adoption assistance
- Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position based in Lakota, ND.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.
