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 10,000 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 hiring for a Applicator/Truck Driver in Casselton, ND.
Join our team today! This role is a hybrid position where you will be a driving and an applicator depending on the season and business needs.
Great opportunity with a variety of work in your day to day!
As a Truck driver you will spend your days making life easier for your customers – farmers, ranchers, local feed & seed stores, community gas stations and refineries.
Through moving products from sellers to buyers, transporting supplies from production facilities to customers, and creating long lasting bonds with our customers and co-ops; CHS drivers keep rural America in business from before spring planting starts to well after fall harvest ends.
As a Custom Applicator you will apply a sense of responsibility and self-reliance as you work independently, creating relationship with local farmers to acquire knowledge on their chemical and fertilizer needs.
You will manager your time in the field by operating a sprayer/floater machine while loading and applying products safety, accurately and efficiently.
You will receive hand on experience and technical skills by handling many types of machinery and routine equipment maintenance.
Take this opportunity to work with one of the largest coops in the U.
S, while still making an impact in our local communities.
Our fun and safe work environment is waiting for you, apply today!
Responsibilities
Under general supervision, apply fertilizer and crop protection products.
May require use of a high clearance sprayer or floater.
Pick up and deliver product to customers as needed.
Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
Educate customers on products being applied to fields, techniques utilized, and how you can continue to support them with products and services.
Assist the sales staff in ensuring orders are correct and patron needs are met.
Perform warehouse work to including driving loader, forklift, mechanics, and maintenance.
Lift and load products, 1-2 hours per day.
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
To include but not limited to pre-trip and post-trip reporting, proper load securement and hours of service.
Maintain cleanliness of vehicle(s) inside and out, and work environment.
Complete and document daily maintenance inspections.
Ensure proper equipment maintenance is completed including repairs, and preventive maintenance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Training Provided:
Crop protection product mixing
Operation of application equipment
Minimum Qualifications (required)
1+ years of experience in Agriculture Production, Operations, and/or Agriculture Application
Must meet minimum age requirement
Additional Qualifications
Maintain or be able to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
Ability to work additional hours, be available for overnight stays and occasional weekends to meet business demands
High School diploma or GED preferred
Hazmat, Tanker, and Air Brake endorsements preferred
Agriculture background and customer experience preferred
Bulk liquid, Pressure trailer, or Forklift 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 lbs
Ability to climb rail cars, ladders, stairs and bins, and into back of trailer
Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures
CHS offers a competitive total compensation package.
Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life Insurance, Health and Day Care Savings Accounts, Paid Vacation, 401K, Company Funded Pension, Profit Sharing, Long and Short Term Disability, Tuition reimbursement, and Adoption assistance.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.