Feed Mill Operator

CHS Inc.; Shenandoah (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Inc. is seeking a hardworking Feed Mill Operator to support the Animal Nutrition team in Shenandoah, IA. You will operate mills, bagging, mixing, receiving, and loadout tasks, using computer systems to monitor production and enter data.

The role offers a Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. schedule with overtime opportunities, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates should have knowledge of operations in agricultural environments and be able to work extended hours

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operations, production or agriculture environments.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate feed mill equipment to ensure product quality and safety.
• Receive, handle, and move feed ingredients; load/unload trucks.
• Monitor batching and scaling; adjust processes for accuracy.
• Perform routine maintenance and report issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe mill environment.
• Follow safety and quality standards to meet daily production targets.

Skills

Operations knowledge

Computer literacy

Forklift experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

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

CHS Inc. is looking for a hardworking individual to join our Animal Nutrition team in Shenandoah, IA as a Feed Mill Operator. In this role, you\'ll be a key part of producing high-quality feed and ingredients that support animal health. No two days are the same as you\'ll perform a variety of operational tasks, including bagging, mixing, receiving, managing loadout functions, and utilizing computer systems to monitor production, enter data, and support daily operations based on business needs. This position offers a Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. schedule with overtime opportunities, competitive pay, and unbeatable benefits.

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, forklfits 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
• Forklift certification 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.