Job Details
**Agronomy Seasonal Laborer**
**Location** Lynden, Washington **Date posted** 02/09/2022 **CHS Northwest** has an opportunity at our Agronomy location in Lynden, WA.We are looking for a **Seasonal Laborer** to join our team.You will perform general labor duties such as material handling, operating powered industrial equipment, maintenance, product loading/unloading/delivery and facility cleaning in a safe and timely manner.You must be customer focused and be able to follow instructions, work independently and with others, and promote a positive image of CHS.****Responsibilities****
* Carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently.
* Develop and maintain knowledge of the commodities handled at the location and comply with company policy and government regulations pertaining to commodities.
* Conduct regular housekeeping duties such as sweeping, shoveling, power washing, scraping, and cleaning up spills. Complete appropriate record keeping.
* Deliver products such as fertilizer, chemical, seed, feed and others to customer sites.
* Prepare to unload truckswhich may require sampling, loosening large nuts, opening hatches, and attaching and/or detaching flexible hoses.
* Load and unload products from trucks in a timely manner.
* Verify proper working order of equipment before use and maintain and repair equipment as needed for safe and efficient operation.
* Perform warehouse work including driving loader, loading/unloading inventory, forklift operation, and general maintenance.
* Promptly report any customer complaints, repair or maintenance needs, or safety concerns to supervisor.
* Provide management with input on improving efficiency of operation and profitability.
* Work with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
* 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 duties as needed or assigned.
****Minimum Qualifications (required)****
* Knowledge of Production and/or Operations
* Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands.
* Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors and track mobile.
****Additional Qualifications****
* CDL license or ability to attain one with HAZMAT endorsement
* Agriculture experience
****Physical Requirements****
* Able to lift 75 pounds
* Able to climb rail cars, ladders, stairs, and bins
* Able to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures