CHS Inc., a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers, and cooperatives, is hiring an Agriculture Applicator in Grand Meadow, MN to support all field applicating functions and daily terminal operations, including loading and unloading crop nutrients from railcars and trucks, operating automated scale/dump systems, and maintaining a strong safety culture across the facility.
Job Type at a Glance
Employment: Full-Time, On-Site, Grand Meadow, MN
Schedule: Hours range 7a–7p based on weather and business demand
Pay: Competitive base wage plus overtime, bonus/incentive eligibility
About the Company – CHS Inc.
Market Position: Leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers, and cooperatives
Products & Services: Grain, food, and energy resources for businesses and consumers worldwide
Global Reach: Employees across the United States and 19 countries worldwide
Infrastructure: Extensive river, rail, and truck-served terminal operations
Career Opportunity & Growth
Strategic Location: Grand Meadow, MN – key crop nutrient terminal operation
Flexible Scheduling: Competitive pay with overtime hours to maximize take-home pay
Full Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), pension, and profit sharing
Career Growth: Progress your career with the largest farmer-owned cooperative in the U.S.
Position Overview
This Agriculture Applicator role serves as a key component to all field applicating functions and daily terminal operations at CHS Inc. Under general supervision, you will prepare trucks and railcars for loading and unloading, operate heavy and light-duty machinery to move agricultural inputs, monitor inventory quality, deliver products such as fertilizer, chemical, seed, and feed, and maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized work environment.
Why This Role Matters: As Agriculture Applicator at CHS Inc you play a hands-on role in getting crop nutrients from terminal to farm, work with river, rail, and truck-served logistics at scale, gain experience operating loaders, conveyors, and automated scale systems, build a foundation in agribusiness operations with flexible scheduling and overtime opportunities, and grow your career within the largest farmer-owned cooperative in the U.S.
Key Responsibilities
Field Application & Terminal Operations
- Develop and maintain knowledge of commodities handled at the location
- Comply with company policy and government regulations pertaining to commodities
- Prepare trucks and railcars for loading and unloading, including sampling and hatch handling
- Control and monitor all load out functions using automated scale/dump systems
Loading, Unloading & Equipment Operation
- Load and unload agricultural inputs from railcars and trucks using heavy or light duty machinery
- Operate loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile equipment
- Deliver products such as fertilizer, chemical, seed, and feed to customer sites
- Perform warehouse work including forklift operation and general maintenance
Maintenance, Quality & Housekeeping
- Conduct and record daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks, including lubrication of pumps and valves
- Inspect in-use equipment for seeps and leaks
- Monitor and maintain quality of inventory, including blended, bulk, or packaged product
- Keep work areas clean and safe through sweeping, shoveling, power washing, and spill cleanup
- Perform grounds maintenance including snow removal
Customer Service & Safety
- Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner
- Promptly report customer complaints, repair needs, or safety concerns to supervisor
- Maintain and promote a strong safety culture, following all safety policies and procedures
- Identify and communicate workplace hazards, correcting unsafe actions or conditions
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Must meet minimum age requirement
- 1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations
Additional Qualifications
- Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile
- Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- Agriculture experience preferred
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
About CHS Inc.
CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers, and cooperatives across the United States, providing grain, food, and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. With employees across the U.S. and in 19 countries, CHS operates extensive river, rail, and truck-served terminal operations, offering the Grand Meadow, MN team competitive pay, flexible scheduling, overtime opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and pension.
Career Excellence: Join the largest farmer-owned cooperative in the U.S. and build hands-on agribusiness experience.
Who Should Apply?
- Operations Workers: With 1+ years of general operations or warehouse experience
- Equipment Operators: Comfortable with loaders, conveyors, and forklifts
- Agriculture Enthusiasts: Interested in crop nutrients, terminal, and logistics work
- Physically Active Workers: Ready for outdoor, hands-on facility work in varying weather
- Career Starters: Seeking growth within a large, benefits-rich farmer-owned cooperative
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