CHS Inc — one of the largest farmer-owned agribusiness cooperatives in the United States — is actively hiring an Operations Specialist for its grain and agricultural inputs facility in Oklee, MN. This full-time, permanent role is a vital position at the heart of local agricultural operations, responsible for grain handling, loading and unloading railcars and trucks, delivering farm inputs such as fertilizer, seed and chemical, operating loaders and forklifts, and maintaining a safe, well-run facility that serves local farmers and ranchers every season.
About CHS Inc — America’s Leading Farmer-Owned Agribusiness
Ownership: Farmer-owned cooperative — owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States
Global Reach: Operations in 19 countries providing grain, food and energy resources worldwide
Mission: Creating connections to empower agriculture — serving farmers, businesses and consumers across the USA and globally
Location: Oklee, Minnesota — serving the local agricultural community in rural northwestern Minnesota
Verification: All CHS recruiter communication uses @chsinc.com addresses — contact chscareers@chsinc.com for queries
Why This Grain Operations Role in Oklee MN Is a Strong Career Choice
Stable Cooperative Employment: CHS is a farmer-owned cooperative with a long history of stable, community-rooted employment across rural America
Competitive Total Rewards: Base wage plus 401(k), pension, profit sharing, medical, dental, vision and tuition reimbursement
Community Impact: Play a direct role in supporting local Minnesota farmers by keeping grain operations running smoothly season after season
Career Growth: CHS operations roles provide broad agribusiness skills — from commodity handling and equipment operation to logistics and safety management
Position Overview
The Grain Operations Specialist at CHS Inc in Oklee, MN is a hands-on, facility-critical role that keeps grain and agricultural input operations running efficiently and safely every day. Working under general supervision, this professional handles a broad range of responsibilities — from loading and unloading railcars and trucks and operating automated scale and dump systems, to delivering fertilizer, seed, chemical and feed products to customer sites, performing regular equipment maintenance, and maintaining a clean, safe and orderly facility that upholds CHS standards and serves the local farming community.
Why This Role Matters: At CHS Inc in Oklee, you are not just an operations worker — you are an essential link in the agricultural supply chain that feeds America and the world. By handling grain commodities professionally, delivering farm inputs reliably, operating equipment safely and maintaining facility standards, you directly support local Minnesota farmers and ranchers while contributing to CHS’s mission of creating connections that empower agriculture from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
Grain Handling & Loading Operations
- Prepare trucks and railcars for loading and unloading — including sampling, loosening large nuts, opening hatches and attaching or detaching flexible hoses as required.
- Load and unload agricultural inputs from railcars and trucks using heavy and light-duty machinery and equipment, covering both bulk and packaged materials.
- Control and monitor all load-out functions across the facility to ensure efficient, accurate and safe commodity movement at all times.
- Understand and operate automated scale and dump systems used in grain receiving and load-out processes.
Equipment Operation & Maintenance
- Operate machinery including loaders, conveyors, tractors, track mobile and forklifts to support daily facility operations and inventory management.
- Conduct and accurately record daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks — including lubrication of pumps, valves and loading arms — to keep all equipment in proper working order.
- Inspect in-use process equipment routinely, looking for seeps and leaks, and report repair or maintenance needs promptly to the supervisor.
- Perform warehouse work including driving loader, loading and unloading inventory and general facility maintenance.
Product Delivery & Inventory Management
- Deliver products including fertilizer, chemical, seed, feed and other agricultural inputs directly to customer sites in a professional and timely manner.
- Monitor and maintain the quality of inventory — including blended, bulk and packaged products — to ensure product integrity and customer satisfaction.
- Develop and maintain working knowledge of all commodities handled at the location and comply with company policy and government regulations pertaining to those commodities.
Safety, Housekeeping & Compliance
- Keep all work areas clean, orderly and safe at all times — conducting regular housekeeping duties such as sweeping, shoveling, power washing, scraping and spill clean-up.
- Maintain and actively promote a strong safety culture across the facility, following all safety policies, procedures and regulations without exception.
- Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct — or seek assistance in correcting — any unsafe actions or conditions immediately upon identification.
- Perform grounds maintenance including snow removal as required throughout the Minnesota winter season.
- Complete all appropriate record-keeping for maintenance, safety and operational activities as required by CHS policies.
Customer Service & Team Collaboration
- Work with customers in a courteous, professional and helpful manner at all times — representing CHS values and the cooperative’s commitment to the farming community.
- Promptly report any customer complaints, repair or maintenance needs, or safety concerns to the site supervisor for timely resolution.
- Perform other duties as needed or assigned to ensure the facility operates smoothly and all customers receive excellent service throughout the season.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Must meet minimum age requirement for this position per CHS and regulatory guidelines.
- 1+ years of experience in operations and/or business operations — mandatory minimum requirement.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to operate machinery including loaders, conveyors, tractors and track mobile safely and efficiently.
- Willingness and ability to work extended hours during peak seasons — including harvest and spring planting — to meet business and customer demands.
- High School diploma or GED is preferred for this position.
- CDL license — or the ability to obtain one — with Hazmat endorsement is preferred and highly valued.
- Agriculture experience in farming, grain handling, or agribusiness operations is a recognized and preferred advantage.
- Forklift certification is preferred; uncertified candidates with relevant experience may be considered.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to regularly lift up to 75 pounds as part of daily facility and warehouse operations.
- Ability to climb railcars, ladders, stairs and storage bins safely and without restriction.
- Ability to work in dusty conditions, adverse Minnesota weather and a full range of seasonal temperatures throughout the year.
At the Oklee, MN location, CHS serves the local farming community with grain origination, farm input delivery and agricultural services that make a real difference to producers across northwestern Minnesota. CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer — Veterans and Disability inclusive.
Who Should Apply?
- Grain Elevator & Agribusiness Workers: With 1+ years of hands-on grain handling, loading or agricultural operations experience in Minnesota or the broader Midwest.
- CDL Drivers with Ag Experience: Holding or able to obtain a CDL with Hazmat endorsement who want stable, year-round employment with a leading farmer-owned cooperative.
- Forklift Operators from Warehouse or Ag Settings: With equipment operation experience ready to contribute to a dynamic grain and farm input facility in rural MN.
- Farm & Agricultural Workers: With practical field experience and a strong work ethic looking for a stable, benefit-rich position with CHS Inc — one of America’s most respected agribusiness cooperatives.
- Community-Rooted Professionals: Who want to live and work in Oklee, MN and make a direct, meaningful contribution to the local agricultural community every day.
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