Office Assistant

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

Ready to start your career in agriculture?

CHS, Inc is in search for a Office Assistant to join our grain team in Haxtun, CO! This position will provide support focusing on data entry, customer service, and product management. As a major buyer and trader of grains and oilseeds, CHS moves more than two billion bushels annually through its network of river, rail and export terminals. This position will report onsite M-F from 7am-3pm, offers competitive pay, and the opportunity to be part of our global impact in agriculture. Apply today!

Responsibilities

• Performs general administrative duties as directed or needed.
• Manage multiple projects and prioritize work to meet all required timelines.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Generate correspondence and other documentation.
• Establish, build and maintain relationships with other administrative staff providing back-up functions.
• Perform various administrative duties and complete special projects or other work as needed to support the various departments and employees.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality working with employee records and information.
• 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.
• Generate operational or accounting reports for management review.
• Provide excellent customer service in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Greet and direct visitors, respond to routine questions and provide general information. Display professionalism to create a positive first impression.
• Direct incoming calls or messages to proper location.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or directed.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• 1+ years of experience in Administrative Assistance and Support
• High School diploma or GED

Additional Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Proficient with telephone systems, fax machines, postage machines and copiers
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure materials
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• 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 sit, stand, push, and pull frequently
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs
• Ability to speak frequently

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 chscareers@chsinc.com; to verify that the communication is from CHS.