Grain Terminal Operator — 12-Hour Shifts (Tacoma)

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 is hiring for a Terminal Operator in Tacoma, WA ! This role is responsible for supporting daily grain terminal operations, including inventory management, product loading and unloading, shipping coordination, equipment maintenance, and quality control. This opportunity ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards while maintaining accurate documentation, supporting customer service, monitoring grain quality, and assisting terminal leadership with efficient and cost-effective operations. Candidates should have basic computer and math skills and be able to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule of 3 days on/4 days off and 4 days on/3 days off including nights, holidays and weekends . Apply today! Responsibilities Compile daily inventory balance analysis and reporting. Coordinate timely shipping orders and compliance with specifications. Ensure timely and efficient product loading and unloading (truck, barge) while maintaining quality. Perform routine terminal maintenance activities ensuring equipment is operating efficiently. Maintain cost effectiveness within operating budget. Maintain terminal operations and customer orientation to ensure outstanding service is provided. Monitor equipment and operational procedures, make recommendations for equipment repairs or replacements to maintain and enhance productivity at the terminal. Develop knowledge of USDA grain standards and USDA export loading regulations. Assist the Terminal Manager and Assistant Terminal Manager to ensure compliance with environmental health and safety programs and take corrective action as needed.; Maintain all required documentation. Provide work direction and assistance for more junior team members. 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. Monitor weights and grades of rail, ship, barges and trucks as well as maintain grain inventory quality. Participate in and conduct employee and contractor orientation: review facility rules, safety policies and programs, regulations and operational processes. Ensure product quality standards and customer requirements are met with emphasis on operating safely and efficiently. Work with FGIS on daily and quarterly basis, regarding safety and housekeeping inspections and compliance. Perform other responsibilities as needed or assigned. Minimum Qualifications (required) 1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Pipeline Production Operations Additional Qualifications Experience with terminal automation/instrument systems, electrical systems, operation of centrifugal pumps, atmospheric storage tanks, truck and rail car loading/ unloading, and pipeline receipt operations 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 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. If you live in Washington or are applying for a position in Washington, please review the information linked here. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io ; to verify that the communication is from CHS. #J-18808-Ljbffr CHS, Inc.