Custom Applicator Trainee
CHS Inc. · Mitchell, SD · 3 wk ago
On-siteFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment only, with headings for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Use only sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate (EEO, legal, etc). Must preserve all substantive info.
We need to parse the posting.
Let's extract sections:
- About the role: The first paragraph(s) describing role: "Ready to grow your career..." etc. That's about the role. Could be considered summary. We'll put under
for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Use only sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate (EEO, legal, etc). Must preserve all substantive info.
We need to parse the posting.
Let's extract sections:
- About the role: The first paragraph(s) describing role: "Ready to grow your career..." etc. That's about the role. Could be considered summary. We'll put under About the role
with paragraphs.
- Responsibilities: There's a "Responsibilities" heading in the posting. We'll list bullet points under - . Must include all responsibilities listed.
- Minimum Qualifications (required): This is qualifications. We'll put under
Qualifications
maybe? The instruction says use headings: Qualifications, Skills, Requirements. We need to decide mapping. The posting has "Minimum Qualifications (required)" and "Additional Qualifications". Also "Physical Requirements". So we have qualifications and requirements.
We could put "Qualifications" for Minimum Qualifications (required) and Additional Qualifications. "Requirements" for Physical Requirements? Or maybe "Requirements" for both? The instruction: Use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Requirements, Benefits. Possibly Skills if there are specific skills listed (like ability to operate machinery, etc). Could treat those as Skills.
Pay: The posting mentions compensation includes base wage etc but not specific numbers. It says "Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors..." This is vague; we should not create Pay section unless posting actually states them. It does mention compensation includes base wage and may include other earnings, but no specific numbers. The instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Benefits: they list benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc). That's specific enough to create Benefits section. Pay: they mention compensation includes base wage etc but not actual numbers; it's still somewhat generic but they do state compensation includes base wage and may include other earnings. Is that enough? The instruction says "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." They do state compensation includes base wage and may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. That's stating something about pay. However they also say actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors... That's still stating something. I'd say we can include a Pay section with that info. But we must avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". The text includes "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." That's somewhat generic but still specific. I'd include Pay section with that paragraph.
Schedule: Not mentioned. No schedule info. So omit Schedule.
Skills: Could extract ability to operate machinery, ability to work extended hours, etc. Those could be under Skills. We'll create Skills section with bullet list.
Requirements: Physical Requirements (ability to lift 75 pounds, climb rail cars, etc). We'll put under Requirements.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications (required) and Additional Qualifications. We'll combine.
Now we need to ensure we don't repeat boilerplate like EEO, legal, etc. Remove lines about CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, etc. Also remove recruiter note, etc.
We must preserve all substantive information. Let's extract substantive content.
Original text:
"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 Ready to grow your career with clear advancement opportunities? Join CHS as a Custom Applicator Trainee in Mitchell, SD and take the first step toward becoming a Custom Applicator. Within six months, you will obtain your CDL and pesticide applicator license—setting you up for immediate career progression in a vital agricultural role. While working toward these certifications, you’ll gain hands-on experience through general labor responsibilities and learn the full scope of operations across grain, agronomy, and feed to build a strong foundation for your future role. At CHS, you’ll be part of the largest cooperative in the U.S., while making a meaningful impact in your local community. We offer a supportive, safety-focused work environment, excellent benefits, and a pathway to a long-term career with purpose and growth. If you’re looking for more than just a job—if you want to make a difference and build a rewarding future—we want to hear from you. Apply today and grow with CHS!"
That's the About the role/summary.
Then "Responsibilities Under general supervision, carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently. Responsibilities may include:" then list.
We need to capture each responsibility bullet.
List:
- Develop and maintain knowledge of the commodities handled at the location and comply with company policy and government regulations pertaining to commodities.
- Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
- 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. May include bulk and or packaged material.
- Control and monitor all load out functions.
- Understand and operate automated scale/dump systems.
- Conduct and properly record daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks including but not limited to lubrication of pumps, valves, and loading arms. Inspect in-use equipment looking for seeps and leaks of process equipment.
- Monitor and maintain quality of inventory (may include blended, bulk or packaged product).
- Deliver products such as fertilizer, chemical, seed, feed and others to customer sites.
- Keep all work areas 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.
Now Minimum Qualifications (required):
- Must meet minimum age requirement
- 1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations
Additional Qualifications:
- Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile
- Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- CDL license or ability to attain one with Hazmat endorsement preferred
- Agriculture 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
- Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures
Benefits:
"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."
We need to separate Pay and Benefits. The first sentence about compensation is Pay. Then Benefits list.
Thus:
Pay section: "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 section: list as bullet.
Skills: maybe we can extract ability to operate machinery, ability to work extended hours, etc. But those are already in Additional Qualifications. Could treat them as Skills. However we already have Qualifications section covering Minimum and Additional Qualifications. Might be redundant to have Skills separate. But we can still create Skills if we want, but we should avoid thin sections. The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe we combine Skills into Qualifications or Requirements. However we have separate headings for Qualifications and Skills. We could put ability to operate machinery etc under Skills, and keep Qualifications for education/experience etc. Let's decide.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications (required) and Additional Qualifications that are about experience/education/licensing.
Skills: Ability to operate machinery, ability to work extended hours, etc.
But Additional Qualifications includes ability to operate machinery etc. Might be better to put those under Skills. Let's parse:
Additional Qualifications bullet list:
- Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile
- Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- CDL license or ability to attain one with Hazmat endorsement preferred
- Agriculture 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.
The last bullet about pre-employment screening is more a requirement/process, not a skill. Could go under Requirements maybe.
Thus we can have:
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications (required) (must meet minimum age requirement, 1+ years experience in Operations/Business Operations) plus maybe High School diploma or GED preferred, CDL license or ability to attain one with Hazmat endorsement preferred, Agriculture experience preferred. Actually those are also qualifications.
Skills: Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile; Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands.
Requirements: Physical Requirements (lift 75 lbs, climb rail cars, etc) plus Pre-employment screening statement.
But we also have "Must meet minimum age requirement" which is a requirement but could be under Qualifications.
Let's decide to keep simple: Qualifications (minimum and additional), Requirements (physical), Skills (maybe not needed). However we need to follow instruction to use headings only when posting has real specific content. We have content for Skills (ability to operate machinery, ability to work extended hours). So we can include Skills section.
Thus sections:
- About the role
- Responsibilities
- Qualifications
- Skills
- Requirements
- Benefits
- Pay
We must not include Schedule.
Now we need to format.
We'll output HTML fragment:
About the role
... paragraphs ...
We need to preserve all substantive info from the summary. Let's craft a concise but complete paragraph(s) preserving details.
Summary text
Qualifications
maybe? The instruction says use headings: Qualifications, Skills, Requirements. We need to decide mapping. The posting has "Minimum Qualifications (required)" and "Additional Qualifications". Also "Physical Requirements". So we have qualifications and requirements. We could put "Qualifications" for Minimum Qualifications (required) and Additional Qualifications. "Requirements" for Physical Requirements? Or maybe "Requirements" for both? The instruction: Use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Requirements, Benefits. Possibly Skills if there are specific skills listed (like ability to operate machinery, etc). Could treat those as Skills.
Pay: The posting mentions compensation includes base wage etc but not specific numbers. It says "Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors..." This is vague; we should not create Pay section unless posting actually states them. It does mention compensation includes base wage and may include other earnings, but no specific numbers. The instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Benefits: they list benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc). That's specific enough to create Benefits section. Pay: they mention compensation includes base wage etc but not actual numbers; it's still somewhat generic but they do state compensation includes base wage and may include other earnings. Is that enough? The instruction says "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." They do state compensation includes base wage and may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. That's stating something about pay. However they also say actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors... That's still stating something. I'd say we can include a Pay section with that info. But we must avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". The text includes "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." That's somewhat generic but still specific. I'd include Pay section with that paragraph.
Schedule: Not mentioned. No schedule info. So omit Schedule.
Skills: Could extract ability to operate machinery, ability to work extended hours, etc. Those could be under Skills. We'll create Skills section with bullet list.
Requirements: Physical Requirements (ability to lift 75 pounds, climb rail cars, etc). We'll put under Requirements.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications (required) and Additional Qualifications. We'll combine.
Now we need to ensure we don't repeat boilerplate like EEO, legal, etc. Remove lines about CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, etc. Also remove recruiter note, etc.
We must preserve all substantive information. Let's extract substantive content.
Original text:
"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 Ready to grow your career with clear advancement opportunities? Join CHS as a Custom Applicator Trainee in Mitchell, SD and take the first step toward becoming a Custom Applicator. Within six months, you will obtain your CDL and pesticide applicator license—setting you up for immediate career progression in a vital agricultural role. While working toward these certifications, you’ll gain hands-on experience through general labor responsibilities and learn the full scope of operations across grain, agronomy, and feed to build a strong foundation for your future role. At CHS, you’ll be part of the largest cooperative in the U.S., while making a meaningful impact in your local community. We offer a supportive, safety-focused work environment, excellent benefits, and a pathway to a long-term career with purpose and growth. If you’re looking for more than just a job—if you want to make a difference and build a rewarding future—we want to hear from you. Apply today and grow with CHS!"
That's the About the role/summary.
Then "Responsibilities Under general supervision, carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently. Responsibilities may include:" then list.
We need to capture each responsibility bullet.
List:
- Develop and maintain knowledge of the commodities handled at the location and comply with company policy and government regulations pertaining to commodities.
- Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
- 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. May include bulk and or packaged material.
- Control and monitor all load out functions.
- Understand and operate automated scale/dump systems.
- Conduct and properly record daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks including but not limited to lubrication of pumps, valves, and loading arms. Inspect in-use equipment looking for seeps and leaks of process equipment.
- Monitor and maintain quality of inventory (may include blended, bulk or packaged product).
- Deliver products such as fertilizer, chemical, seed, feed and others to customer sites.
- Keep all work areas 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.
Now Minimum Qualifications (required):
- Must meet minimum age requirement
- 1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations
Additional Qualifications:
- Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile
- Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- CDL license or ability to attain one with Hazmat endorsement preferred
- Agriculture 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
- Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures
Benefits:
"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."
We need to separate Pay and Benefits. The first sentence about compensation is Pay. Then Benefits list.
Thus:
Pay section: "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 section: list as bullet.
Skills: maybe we can extract ability to operate machinery, ability to work extended hours, etc. But those are already in Additional Qualifications. Could treat them as Skills. However we already have Qualifications section covering Minimum and Additional Qualifications. Might be redundant to have Skills separate. But we can still create Skills if we want, but we should avoid thin sections. The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe we combine Skills into Qualifications or Requirements. However we have separate headings for Qualifications and Skills. We could put ability to operate machinery etc under Skills, and keep Qualifications for education/experience etc. Let's decide.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications (required) and Additional Qualifications that are about experience/education/licensing.
Skills: Ability to operate machinery, ability to work extended hours, etc.
But Additional Qualifications includes ability to operate machinery etc. Might be better to put those under Skills. Let's parse:
Additional Qualifications bullet list:
- Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile
- Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- CDL license or ability to attain one with Hazmat endorsement preferred
- Agriculture 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.
The last bullet about pre-employment screening is more a requirement/process, not a skill. Could go under Requirements maybe.
Thus we can have:
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications (required) (must meet minimum age requirement, 1+ years experience in Operations/Business Operations) plus maybe High School diploma or GED preferred, CDL license or ability to attain one with Hazmat endorsement preferred, Agriculture experience preferred. Actually those are also qualifications.
Skills: Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile; Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands.
Requirements: Physical Requirements (lift 75 lbs, climb rail cars, etc) plus Pre-employment screening statement.
But we also have "Must meet minimum age requirement" which is a requirement but could be under Qualifications.
Let's decide to keep simple: Qualifications (minimum and additional), Requirements (physical), Skills (maybe not needed). However we need to follow instruction to use headings only when posting has real specific content. We have content for Skills (ability to operate machinery, ability to work extended hours). So we can include Skills section.
Thus sections:
- About the role
- Responsibilities
- Qualifications
- Skills
- Requirements
- Benefits
- Pay
We must not include Schedule.
Now we need to format.
We'll output HTML fragment:
About the role
... paragraphs ...
We need to preserve all substantive info from the summary. Let's craft a concise but complete paragraph(s) preserving details. Summary text