Feed Mill Operations Specialist

CHS Inc.; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Inc. is seeking a hands-on Fill Mill Operations Specialist at our Dickinson, ND location.

This dual-function role supports both Agronomy and Animal Nutrition operations, with roughly six months in each area, focusing on fertilizer handling, warehouse operations, and feed production activities. Ideal candidates enjoy physical work and diverse responsibilities, with exposure to loading, packaging, warehousing, and safety procedures within a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Agriculture experience preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile.
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands.

Responsibilities

• Support Animal Nutrition production: bagging, pelleting, packing, mixing, control room operations.
• Load, unload, stage finished feed and raw materials.
• Repeatedly lift 55–75 lb feed bags.
• Operate forklifts; manage inventory and staging.
• Use payloader to move dry fertilizer materials.
• Perform light preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and sanitation.
• Follow safety policies and procedures while operating equipment.
• Collaborate with team to meet production, inventory, customer service goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Physical labor

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

CDL license or Hazmat endorsement preferred

Job description

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 that offers variety throughout the year? If so, CHS has an exciting opportunity as an Fill Mill Operations Specialist at our Dickinson, ND location. This position is a dual-function role supporting both Agronomy and Animal Nutrition operations. Approximately six months of the year will be spent working in Agronomy, focusing on fertilizer handling, chemical warehouse operations, and equipment use, while the other six months will be dedicated to Animal Nutrition, supporting feed production, packaging, warehousing, and loading activities. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys physical work, diverse responsibilities, and being part of two essential areas of the business.

Responsibilities

• Support Animal Nutrition production processes, including bagging, pelleting, packing, mixing, control room operations, loading dock activities, and warehouse functions.
• Load, unload, and stage finished feed products and raw materials throughout production and warehouse areas.
• Repeatedly lift, carry, stack, and move feed bags weighing approximately 55-75 pounds.
• Perform warehouse operations, including operating forklifts, organizing inventory, and accurately pulling and staging products.
• Operate payloader equipment to move, handle, and manage dry fertilizer materials.
• Conduct light preventative maintenance on equipment and machinery to support safe and efficient operations.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment by performing general housekeeping and sanitation duties.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures while operating equipment and performing daily tasks.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet production, inventory, and customer service goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support facility operations.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• 1+ years of experience in operations, production, manufacturing, agriculture, or general labor environments.
• Must meet minimum age requirement

Additional Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Agriculture experience preferred
• Forklift certification preferred
• Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands
• CDL license or ability to attain one with Hazmat endorsement 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 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

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.