Agriculture Laborer

CHS Inc., a prominent global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers, and cooperatives throughout the United States, supplies grain, food, and energy resources to businesses and consumers worldwide. With most of its 10,000 employees based in the United States, CHS also has a presence in 19 other countries. The company is dedicated to building connections that empower agriculture.

Position: Agronomy Team Member

CHS, Inc. is seeking an individual to join their agronomy team in Yuma, CO. No prior experience is necessary as the selected candidate will be responsible for managing daily operations at the local facility. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, flexible scheduling, and potential for overtime hours. CHS, Inc. is known for packaging leading agriculture brands and providing crop protection and application services to Eastern Colorado and Southwestern Nebraska.

Responsibilities:

– Perform various general labor tasks promptly and efficiently, as directed
– Develop and maintain knowledge of commodities handled at the location and comply with relevant policies and regulations
– Interact with customers in a polite and professional manner
– Prepare and handle trucks and railcars for loading and unloading
– Load and unload agricultural inputs from railcars and/or trucks using appropriate machinery/equipment
– Monitor and maintain inventory quality
– Deliver products to customer sites
– Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
– Report any customer complaints, maintenance needs, or safety concerns to the supervisor
– Promote a strong safety culture and adhere to all safety policies and procedures
– Perform other duties as necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the facility and excellent customer service

Minimum Qualifications:

– Understanding of operations and/or business operations
– Meeting the minimum age requirement

Additional Qualifications:

– Proficiency in operating machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile
– Willingness to work extended hours during peak seasons
– Preferably, experience in agriculture
– Ability to pass pre-employment screenings if required

Physical Requirements:

– Capability to lift up to 75 pounds
– Ability to climb rail cars, ladders, stairs, and bins
– Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions
– Willingness to work in dusty environments

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance. CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability. Any communication from a CHS recruiter will be sent using a chsinc.com email address.

For any questions regarding this employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com.