Union Operations Specialist

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

CHS Inc. is looking for an Union Operations Specialist to join our team in Winona! This individual will help operate machinery to load and unload barges, trains, trucks, and move product. This is a M-F, daytime position, the typical schedule is 7am- 3pm. There are overtime opportunities throughout the year. 

Compensation Data

Pay Rate: $20.92/hour

This is a union role. Wages are based on the collective bargaining agreement

Responsibilities

• Conduct general labor duties throughout the plant, including material handling, general cleanup duties, and machine operation.
• Clean assigned areas: includes sweeping, shoveling, power washing and scraping. Clean up materials spills.
• Prepare trucks and tank cars for loading, attach and/or detach flexible loading hoses.
• Assist department(s) where assigned, may include working shift work as needed.
• Perform general labor duties throughout the plant, including, general cleanup duties such as sweeping, shoveling, power washing, painting and scraping.
• Keep all work areas in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
• Perform grounds maintenance including snow removal and the cleanup of material spills.
• Conduct 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.
• Assist others in preparation to unload trucks and railcars which may require sampling, loosening large nuts, opening hatches, and attaching and/or detaching flexible hoses.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• Knowledge of Production and/or Operations

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

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.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.       

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com; to verify that the communication is from CHS.