Feed Mill Operator

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.

About the role

CHS, Inc is looking for a hardworking individual to join our Animal Nutrition team in Norfolk, NE as a Feed Mill Operator to be a key component in the formulation of the highest quality ingredients and all the essentials to improve animal health. No day will be the same as you will perform an array of operational tasks such as bagging, mixing, pelleting, receiving or managing loading functions based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate feed mill equipment (grinders, mixers, batching/pelleting systems) of a processing facility.
• Responsible for product quality, meeting safety requirements, and throughput in the assigned area.
• Conduct continuous inspections, monitor equipment, record operating parameters of key process points and make necessary machinery and equipment adjustments to ensure specifications and production targets are met.
• Comply with and implement all regulations and requirements including completion of necessary record keeping.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance (greasing, inspections, minor troubleshooting) and report mechanical issues.
• Responsible for housekeeping, sanitation schedule, and general appearance of the assigned work area.
• Receive, handle, and move feed ingredients, load and unload trucks.
• Prepare and manage loadout, including opening hatches, attaching hoses, sampling, and ensuring accurate product delivery.
• Successfully complete initial, ongoing and supplemental training.
• 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.
• Work together with co-workers in a professional manner to support overall plant operations, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned to support operations.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in operations, production, manufacturing and/or agriculture environments.
• Must meet minimum age requirement.
• Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile.
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Agriculture experience preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work independently for extended periods of time, as well as in confined spaces and in hazardous environments.
• Ability to spend long periods of time being on your feet including walking, standing and climbing steps and ladders, and work at heights up to 120 ft.
• Ability to lift and carry materials up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to wear all required protective equipment which may include respirators, hard hats, and eye and hearing protection.
• Ability to use both automated and manual tools and equipment.
• Ability to shovel, sweep, load, unload, lift and carry materials up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Ability to work in noisy, dusty, and all weather conditions.

Schedule

Day shift hours from 8am-5pm.

Pay

Competitive pay including 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

• 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.