Seasonal Operations Specialist

Summary

CHS is looking for a Seasonal Operations Specialist to join our team in Lowder, IL during the 2026 harvest season. No experience required – assist in running daily operations through the end of the year. CHS offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and overtime hours. Shift schedules range from 7a-7p depending on business demand with weekend hours and the potential to join our team full time at the end of the season.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Control and monitor all load out functions
• Understand and operate automated scale/dump systems
• Conduct necessary maintenance tasks including 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)
• 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
• 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
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned to ensure facility operates smoothly and customers receive excellent customer service

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of Operations and/or Business Operations
• Must meet minimum age requirement

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands
• Agriculture experience preferred
• Pre-employment screening may be required based on job requirements and industry guidelines; 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 25 pounds
• Ability to climb rail cars, ladders, stairs, and bins
• Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures

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