Seasonal Operations Specialist

CHS Inc.

Seasonal Operations Specialist handling grain, agricultural inputs, equipment, and facility maintenance for CHS, a farmer-owned agribusiness. Supporting safe customer service operations in Lakota, North Dakota.

Posted 8/12/2026internshipLakota • North Dakota • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $18 - $26 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating agricultural machinery, including loaders and conveyors, while ensuring safety and efficiency in loading and unloading grain products. Maintains inventory quality and performs essential equipment maintenance to support smooth operations.

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Loader OperationForklift CertificationCDL License with Hazmat EndorsementAgriculture ExperienceInventory Quality Monitoring

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Hard Skills

Loader OperationConveyor OperationTractor OperationTrack Mobile OperationEquipment MaintenanceWarehouse WorkRecord KeepingHousekeepingSnow RemovalPhysical Labor

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceSafety AwarenessProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Automated Scale/Dump SystemsForkliftGrain Handling Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

CDL LicenseForklift Certification

Industry Keywords

AgricultureOperationsBusiness OperationsHazmatInventory Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Load and unload grain products and agricultural inputs from railcars and trucks
Prepare trucks and railcars for loading and unloading, including sampling and equipment connections
Operate loaders, conveyors, tractors, track mobiles, forklifts, automated scale/dump systems, and other machinery
Probe incoming trucks and control and monitor load-out functions
Perform equipment and facility maintenance, including lubrication and inspections for seeps and leaks
Monitor and maintain inventory quality
Deliver fertilizer, chemical, seed, feed, and other products to customer sites
Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work areas; perform housekeeping and grounds maintenance, including snow removal
Perform warehouse work and general maintenance
Complete appropriate records and promptly report complaints, maintenance needs, repairs, and safety concerns
Follow safety policies, identify workplace hazards, and support smooth facility operations and customer service

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must meet minimum age requirement
1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations
Ability to operate loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobiles
Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons
High School diploma or GED preferred
CDL license or ability to attain one with Hazmat endorsement preferred
Agriculture experience preferred
Forklift certification preferred
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
May be required to pass drug, criminal, motor vehicle, physical requirements, and FMCSA Clearinghouse screenings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime hours to maximize your take home pay
Potential opportunity to join our team full-time at the end of the season
401(k) participation if eligibility requirements are met
Competitive total rewards package