Truck Driver/Operations Specialist

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Until 9/5/2026 1+ years exp First posted July 7, 2026 Last posted July 7, 2026
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 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 Illinois in Pocahontas, IL is looking for a Truck Driver/Operations Specialist to join our team. This individual would be responsible for driving during the growing season and performing operations work in the non-growing season. The ideal candidate would possess a Class A or B CDL and have their hazmat and tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain. This is a M-F role with weekends as needed during the busy season. Join our team in Pocahontas today!

Responsibilities

  • Carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently.
  • Prepare trucks and railcars for loading/unloading.
  • Load and unload agricultural inputs using machinery or equipment.
  • Conduct and record repairs and maintenance tasks.
  • Monitor and maintain inventory quality.
  • Deliver products safely and professionally.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulations including hours of service.
  • Maintain clean and safe work areas.
  • Perform grounds and warehouse maintenance.
  • Report safety or customer issues promptly.
  • Maintain strong safety culture. 
  • Perform other assigned duties

Minimum Qualifications (required)

  • 1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Trucking Operations
  • Must meet minimum age requirement
  • Ability to read, write and communicate in English  

Additional Qualifications

  • Maintain a CDL and DOT medical card 
  • Ability to work additional hours and occasional weekends
  • Hazmat and tanker endorsement preferred 
  • Valid Class A CDL preferred
  • Agriculture background preferred
  • Customer service experience preferred
  • Bulk liquid, Pressure trailer, or Forklift experience preferred  

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

Compensation Data

Salary range: $22.31-$35.67/hr

Hiring range: $22.50-$25/hr

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 [email protected]; to verify that the communication is from CHS.

About this role

Summary

Drive trucks and perform operations tasks in agriculture, ensuring safety and compliance.

Job title

Truck Driver/Operations Specialist

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

agriculture

Location requirements

Pocahontas, IL; remote work not allowed

Salary

$0k–$4k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CDLDOT medical cardreading and communication in English

Preferred skills

hazmat endorsementtanker endorsementagriculture backgroundcustomer servicebulk liquid experience

Specializations

truck drivingoperationsagriculture
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Pocahontas, IL 62275, USA

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