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 agronomy team in Newark, IL! 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

• Complete general administrative duties on time with high quality.
• Answer incoming phone calls, greet and assist visitors, and direct patrons to appropriate personnel.
• Set up customer contracts, process invoices, transfer documents and perform accurate data entry into various systems.
• Collect direct payments, reconcile credit card receipts, and prepare deposits.
• Coordinate truck freight schedules, weigh trucks and document information.
• Assemble and maintain files including accurately entering all information, keeping files updated and maintaining complete electronic file documentation.
• Order office supplies and maintain a clean office.
• Schedule meetings, arrange facilities, logistics and catering and distribute meeting information.
• Assist in preparing presentations, organizational charts, phone lists, etc.
• Provide clear communication with location managers, board members, and patrons.
• Manage multiple projects and prioritize work to meet all required timelines.
• Maintain a full understanding of company products and services.
• Work with sensitive material and maintain highest level of confidentiality and integrity.
• 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)

• 1+ years of experience in Office and Facilities Services
• 1+ years of experience in Administrative Support
• High School diploma or GED

Additional Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Basic math skills
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business needs
• Ability to travel occasionally
• Farming background or agriculture/fertilizer experience, preferred
• Familiarity with accounting software, 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 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.