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

　　CHS Inc is hiring for a Crop Applicator/Operations Specialist in Claire City, SD. Join our team today! This role is a hybrid position where you will be a Crop Applicator and Operations Specialist depending on the season and business needs. Great opportunity with a variety of work in your day to day!

　　As a Crop Applicator you will apply a sense of responsibility and self-reliance as you work independently, creating relationship with local farmers to acquire knowledge on their chemical and fertilizer needs. You will manage your time in the field by operating a sprayer/floater machine while loading and applying products safety, accurately and efficiently. You will receive hand on experience and technical skills by handling many types of machinery and routine equipment maintenance.

　　As an Operations Specialist within CHS grain and agronomy. You will; 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. Obtain certifications to operate equipment including the opportunity to obtain your CDL.

　　Take this opportunity to work with one of the largest coops in the U.S, while still making an impact in our local communities. Our fun and safe work environment is waiting for you, apply today!

　　Responsibilities

　　Under general supervison, apply fertilzer and crop protection products. May include use of a high clearance sprayer or floater.

　　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 to including driving loader, forklift, mechanics, and maintenance.

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

　　Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed.

　　Perform general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently, which may include general maintenance, grounds maintenance, equipment inspection and maintenance, and record keeping.

　　Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

　　Minimum Qualifications (required)

　　1+ years of experience in Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application

　　Must meet minimum age requirement

　　Additional Qualifications

　　Must meet DOT and Company requirements

　　Ability to read, write, and communicate in English

　　Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile

　　Ability to work additional hours to meet business demand

　　High School diploma or GED preferred

　　CDL license with Hazmat endorsement or ability to attain one preferred

　　Applicator's license, chemical application education and experience, forklift certification and farming/agriculture background 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 and load up to 75 lbsCHS offers a competitive total compensation package. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life Insurance, Health and Day Care Savings Accounts, Paid Vacation, 401K, Company Funded Pension, Profit Sharing, Long and Short Term Disability, Tuition reimbursement, and Adoption assistance.

　　CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.