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.Summary Looking for a hands-on role where you can work with equipment, stay active, and be part of a team that supports agriculture? Join CHS as a Feed Mill Operator in our Tillamook, OR location! In this role, you’ll help produce high-quality livestock feed by operating equipment, supporting day-to-day production, and keeping the facility running safely and efficiently. No direct feed mill experience? No problem. We provide on-the-job training! This position offers a 2nd shfit from 10am-8:30pm, 4/10 hour shifts Monday-Thursday, onsite training, forklift certifications, competitive pay & benefits, and the opportunity to be a part of the largest cooperative in the U.S. Sold mostly in bulk, our feed mill is a key component in the formulation of the highest quality ingredients and all the essentials to improve health, performance and production. Apply today! Responsibilities Under general supervision, 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.Receive, handle, and move feed ingredients, load and unload trucksPrepare and manage loadout, including opening hatches, attaching hoses, sampling, and ensuring accurate product deliveryMonitor batching/scaling systems and adjust processes to maintain feed quality and production accuracyPerform routine equipment maintenance (greasing, inspections, minor troubleshooting) and report mechanical issuesMaintain a clean, safe mill environment through daily housekeeping, spill cleanup, and site upkeepFollow all safety, quality, and compliance standards while working with the team to meet daily production targetMinimum Qualifications (required) Knowledge of operations, production, manufacturing and/or agriculture environments. Must meet minimum age requirementAdditional Qualifications Ability to operate machinery such as conveyors, forklifts and electric hoist Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demandsWorking knowledge of basic computer functions.High School diploma or GED preferredAgriculture experience preferredForklift certification preferredPre-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 FMCSA 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 on your feet including walking, standing and climbing steps and ladders, and working at heights up to 120 ft.Ability to lift and carry materials up to 50 lbs.Ability to wear all required protective equipment 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 frequentlyAbility to work in noisy ,dusty, and all-weather conditionsCHS 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 [email protected] ; to verify that the communication is from CHS.