CHS Inc. is a farmer-owned global agribusiness cooperative serving producers, member cooperatives and customers across the agricultural and energy supply chains. Its operations span crop nutrients, crop protection, seed, agronomy, grain marketing and animal nutrition, alongside fuels, lubricants, propane, renewable fuels, pipelines and terminals. CHS also provides financial, risk-management and digital services through CHS Capital, CHS Hedging, MyCHS and CHS Connect, as well as logistics and transportation solutions that connect producers with markets. The company operates across agribusiness, food and beverage, logistics and manufacturing, using an integrated supply chain to support its owners and customers.
Office Assistant – CHS Inc. (Shipman, Illinois)
Support grain, fertilizer, and office operations at farmer-owned CHS Inc. in Shipman, Illinois. Handle customer transactions, freight coordination, scale operations, and accurate records.
Description
- Complete administrative work accurately and on schedule.
- Answer calls, welcome visitors, assist patrons, and connect them with the right staff.
- Set up customer contracts, process invoices and document transfers, and enter data accurately.
- Receive payments, reconcile card receipts, and prepare deposits.
- Schedule truck freight, weigh trucks, and record shipment details.
- Organize and maintain paper files and electronic records.
- Order office supplies and keep the office tidy.
- Schedule meetings and coordinate rooms, logistics, catering, and meeting materials.
- Help prepare presentations, organization charts, and phone lists.
- Communicate with site managers, board members, and patrons.
- Juggle projects and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Stay informed about company products and services.
- Protect confidential information and handle sensitive materials with integrity.
- Support workplace safety by following policies, spotting hazards, and fixing or reporting unsafe conditions.
- Complete additional duties as assigned.
- Operate grain and fertilizer scales, handle paperwork, issue manual tickets, assist farmers and customers, and maintain accurate records.
Requirements
- Knowledge of office and facilities services.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Meet the minimum age requirement.
- Knowledge of administrative support.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Basic math skills.
- Strong written and spoken communication skills.
- Availability for extended hours during peak seasons as business needs require.
- Ability to travel occasionally.
- Farming or agriculture and fertilizer experience preferred.
- Familiarity with accounting software preferred.
- Ability to sit, stand, push, and pull frequently.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to speak frequently.
- May need to pass pre-employment screenings, including drug, criminal, motor vehicle, physical requirements, and FMCSA Clearinghouse checks.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness programs
- Life insurance
- Health and dependent care spending accounts
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Pension
- Profit sharing
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
- Potential bonus, incentives, and commissions depending on the position
- Significant overtime during peak harvest seasons