Seasonal Warehouse Worker

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

Are you looking for a fulfilling short-term position in the agriculture industry? If so, CHS Inc. has a great opportunity for you to join our team as a Seasonal Warehouse Worker in Woodlawn, IL.

Schedule: Monday Friday 6am-4pm, some Saturdays until 12pm- schedule may vary each week depending on business need.

Job Duration: End of February - August 2026

As a Seasonal Warehouse Worker at CHS, you will be responsible for:

-Loading and unloading trailers, stacking and breaking down pallets

-Operating a forklift safely and performing basic housekeeping to ensure a clean warehouse

-Manage product inventory and complete shipping and receiving documentation

-Assist with daily and monthly inventory counts and mantaining paper logs

What CHS offers you:

- Overtime hours to maximize your take home pay

- Opportunity to join our team fulltime

Apply today to be a part of a diverse and dynamic team of 10,000 employees in 19 countries, working together to empower agriculture.

Responsibilities
  • Under general direction, perform all job functions within the warehouse including loading/unloading trailers, moving pallets of product, palletizing product, picking orders and completing documentation.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area and workstations neat/clean and complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
  • Assist in training new employees.
  • Manage product inventory and follow first in-first out shipping and rotation principles.
  • Complete shipping, receiving and inspection documents neatly and accurately.
  • Operate equipment for loading and unloading. This includes operating an end loader, switching engine, fork lift, and skid loader.
  • Conduct truck and railcar inspections prior to loading with product.
  • Perform basic preventative maintenance and assist maintenance techs as needed.
  • Follow all plant and food safety rules and procedures.
  • 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 and responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (required)
  • 1+ years of experience in Supply Chain and Procurement and/or Warehouse Operations
  • Must meet minimum age requirement
Additional Qualifications
  • Forklift certification or ability to obtain forklift certification
  • Ability to perform math related to order counts and inventory management
  • Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands
  • High School diploma or GED preferred
  • Prior warehouse 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 stand, squat, twist and bend repeatedly
  • Ability to climb ladders, stairs and bins
  • Ability to lift 55 pounds repeatedly
  • Ability to wear all required PPE such as: hard hat, hair net, safety glasses, face mask, and safety boots
  • Ablility to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures

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.

If eligibility requirements are met, you may participate in 401(k).

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a 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 ; to verify that the communication is from CHS.

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