Process Operator

About the role

Want to make a difference and impact in your local community? Come join CHS Inc. as a Production Operator at our Canola Plant in Hallock, MN today! Take this opportunity to work with the largest coop in the U.S, while still making an impact in our local communities. Our fun and safe work environment is waiting for you. This position also includes a $3,000 sign‑on bonus, paid out over 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and equipment of a processing facility under general supervision.
• Ensure product quality, meet safety requirements, and maintain 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.
• Implement QA policies and procedures, complete required sampling and testing of process streams, understand and interpret QA results, and take appropriate action when required.
• Comply with and implement all regulations and requirements, including completion of necessary record keeping.
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment as required.
• Responsible for housekeeping, sanitation schedule, and general appearance of the assigned work area.
• Load and unload products from/to truck and rail and carry materials.
• Monitor, maintain, and care for all issued tools.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Production Operations.
• Must meet minimum age requirement.

Additional Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Pre-employment screening may be required and can include drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements, and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs.
• Life insurance.
• Health and dependent care spending accounts.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k), pension, and profit sharing.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.