About this role
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. has an exciting opportunity at our Woodlawn, IL Agronomy location! We are looking for a Warehouse Lead to join our team. This individual will be responsible for loading and unloading trailers, moving pallets, completing documentation, and supporting truck drivers and warehouse staff. Duties include inventory management, equipment operation, load creation and dispatch, and scheduling truck maintenance. This role is Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM. During our busy season there could be potential for an occasional half-day Saturdays.
Responsibilities
- Independently perform all job functions within the warehouse including loading/unloading trailers, moving pallets of product, palletizing product, picking orders and completing documentation.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area and workstations neat/clean and complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
- Act as work Lead, providing work direction to less experienced co-works and assist in training new employees.
- Manage product inventory and follow first in-first out shipping and rotation principles.
- Complete shipping, receiving and inspection documents neatly and accurately.
- Operate equipment for loading and unloading. This includes operating an fork lift.
- Scheduling basic preventative maintenance and assist maintenance techs as needed.
- Follow all Hazardous safety rules and procedures.
- 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 and responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (required)
- 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain and Procurement and/or Warehouse Operations
Additional Qualifications
- Forklift certification or ability to obtain forklift certification
- Ability to perform math related to order counts and inventory management
- Computers skills involving microsoft applications
- Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background screen
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- Prior warehouse 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 stand, squat, twist and bend repeatedly
- Ability to climb ladders and stairs
- Ability to lift 60 pounds repeatedly
- Ability to wear all required PPE such as: safety glasses, safety vest, and safety boots
- Ablility 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 [email protected]; to verify that the communication is from CHS.
Other facts
About CHS, Inc.
CHS Inc. (www.chsinc.com) is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States. Diversified in energy, grains and foods, CHS is committed to helping its customers, farmer-owners and other stakeholders grow their businesses through its domestic and global operations. CHS supplies energy, crop nutrients, grain marketing services, livestock feed, food and food ingredients, along with business solutions including insurance, financial and risk management services. The company operates petroleum refineries/pipelines and manufactures, markets and distributes Cenex® brand refined fuels, lubricants, propane and renewable energy products. CHS preferred stock is listed on the NASDAQ at CHSCP.
CHS has been made aware that some individuals have been contacted about employment opportunities by persons who are not from CHS Inc. 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 request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions about contact regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to [email protected] to verify that the communication is from CHS.
What you'll do
- The Warehouse Lead will independently perform all job functions within the warehouse, including loading and unloading trailers, moving pallets, and completing documentation. They will also manage product inventory and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
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