Terminal Operator

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Job Title: Terminal Operator
Location: Watertown, SD, Midwest United States, USA

Company: CHS Inc.
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Operator/General Laborer
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: 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 looking for an Full Time Terminal Operator to join our team in Watertown, SD. As an operator you will be responsbile for daily inventory reporting, equipment maintenance, and the operation of terminal systems and heavy machinery. You will also load and unload fertilizer and crop protection products from rail cars, trucks and moving the product around the warehouse. The schedule is M-F with some variability throughout the year depending on season and train schedules.

Join our amazing team today!

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all quality control requirements, and environmental permits and regulations for the terminal operations.
Maintain a consistent product supply and product quality.
Deliver daily inventory balance analysis and reporting.
Ensure compliance of terminal personnel, contractors, and truck drivers with applicable safety regulations.
Perform maintenance of terminal and terminal equipment to ensure reliable 24/7 terminal operation. Communicate needs for modifications and/or improvements to the terminal facility.
Train truck drivers to meet terminal loading procedure requirements.
Troubleshoot terminal operating systems (pumps, compressors, valves, load rack automation).
Operate heavy machinery to load and unload products for suppliers and customers.
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 responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Pipeline Production Operations

Additional Qualifications

Previous work experience in an asphalt terminal or the petroleum industry
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High School diploma or GED 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 work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures
Ability to stand, sit, bend, lift, twist

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 chscareers@chsinc.com ; to verify that the communication is from CHS.

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Job Post Date: 07/24/25