Truck Driver/Applicator

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 seeking a CDL-A licensed Truck Driver/Applicator to apply crop protection products and deliver product as needed in Lynden, WA!

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.