Feed Mill Operator

Canadian Health Systems Inc.; Oregon; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Inc. seeks a Feed Mill Operator for its Tillamook, OR facility. You will operate mill equipment, support daily production, and help keep the plant running safely and efficiently. No direct feed mill experience? On-the-job training is provided to get you up to speed.

The position offers a 2nd shift from 10am to 8:30pm, onsite training, and competitive pay with benefits. CHS is a large cooperative dedicated to high-quality ingredients and customer service.

Qualifications

• This role requires knowledge of operations, production, manufacturing and/or agriculture environments.
• Must meet minimum age requirement.
• Willingness to work extended hours during peak seasons.

Responsibilities

• Operate feed mill equipment (grinders, mixers, batching/pelleting systems) under supervision.
• Receive, handle, and move feed ingredients; load and unload trucks.
• Prepare loadout and ensure accurate product delivery.
• Monitor batching/scaling systems and adjust processes for quality and production.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and report issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe mill environment and meet daily production targets.
• Follow safety, quality, and compliance standards with the team.

Skills

Operations knowledge

Machinery operation

Basic computer skills

Safety conscious

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Electric hoist

Job description

Career Opportunities: Feed Mill Operator (25268)

Requisition ID25268-Posted10/01/2026-US-TILLAMOOK OR

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 aFeed Mill Operatorin ourTillamook, ORlocation! 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.

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 trucks
• Prepare and manage loadout, including opening hatches, attaching hoses, sampling, and ensuring accurate product delivery
• Monitor batching/scaling systems and adjust processes to maintain feed quality and production accuracy
• Perform routine equipment maintenance (greasing, inspections, minor troubleshooting) and report mechanical issues
• Maintain a clean, safe mill environment through daily housekeeping, spill cleanup, and site upkeep
• Follow all safety, quality, and compliance standards while working with the team to meet daily production target

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• Knowledge of operations, production, manufacturing and/or agriculture environments.
• Must meet minimum age requirement

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to operate machinery such as conveyors, forklifts and electric hoist
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands
• Working knowledge of basic computer functions.
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Agriculture experience 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 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 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.

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 [e-mail] ; to verify that the communication is from CHS.