Feed Mill Operator – 1021096 CHS Inc.

Farmer Veteran Coalition; North Dakota; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Job summary

CHS Inc. is seeking a hands-on Feed Mill Operator in Edgeley, ND to produce livestock feed and keep the mill running safely. On-the-job training is provided even if you lack direct feed mill experience.

The role offers standard Monday-Friday hours, on-site training, forklift certifications, and a $2,500 hiring bonus for eligible candidates. Join the largest cooperative in the U.S. and contribute to high-quality feed production while benefiting from a competitive total rewards package and

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in operations, production, manufacturing, agriculture, or general labor environments.
• Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile.
• High School diploma or GED preferred; agriculture experience preferred; forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate feed mill equipment (grinders, mixers, batching/pelleting systems) to manufacture livestock feed
• 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 and report mechanical issues
• Maintain a clean, safe mill environment through daily housekeeping and site upkeep
• Follow safety, quality, and compliance standards while meeting daily production targets

Skills

Operate machinery

Meet peak-season hours

Education

High School diploma or GED

Agriculture experience preferred

Tools

Forklift certification

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 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 Edgeley, ND 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 stand hours of Monday-Friday 7am-5pm, 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. $2,500 hiring bonus to those eligible.

Responsibilities

• Operate feed mill equipment (grinders, mixers, batching/pelleting systems) to manufacture livestock feed
• 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 targets

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• Must meet minimum age requirement
• 1+ years of experience in operations, production, manufacturing, agriculture, or general labor environments.
• Additional Qualifications
• Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands
• 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.