Union Production Operator

CHS Inc.; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

CHS Inc. is hiring a Union Production Operator in Mankato, MN. This role covers general plant operations, cleanliness, stewardship of bean/meal piles and oil tanks, with an 8-4:30 schedule and the potential to grow into union roles with 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Candidates should be self-motivated, eager to learn and team-oriented. The position serves as a foot in the door to broader opportunities across CHS, emphasizing safety and teamwork while supporting

Qualifications

• Must meet the age requirement.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Pre-employment screening may be required (drug, criminal, motor vehicle, and other checks).

Responsibilities

• Perform snow removal.
• Housekeeping, sanitation schedule, and general upkeep of the area.
• Load/unload products from/to truck and rail; carry materials.
• Preventative and corrective maintenance of equipment.
• Operate forklift and skid steer; training provided.
• Assist with plant outages and production operations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.
• Fill in on shift operations as needed; contribute to a safety culture.

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 is hiring for a Union Production Operator in Mankato, MN. This position will be responsible for general plant operations such as plant cleanliness, maintain bean/meal piles and monitor oil tanks. This role offers a standard 8-4:30p M-F training schedule with the opportunity to further grow into open union roles that require12-hour rotating shift schedule of 14 days/nights per month, inclduing weekends and holidays. Candidates must be self-motivated, have the desire to learn, and work well with others. This position is a foot in the door for you to grow into an opportunity that suites your different strengths.

Responsibilities

• Perform snow removal.
• Responsible for housekeeping, sanitation schedule, and general appearance of the assigned work area.
• Load and unload products from/to truck and rail and carry materials.
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance and equipment as required.
• Run a forklift and skid steer. Training provided.
• Help with plant outages (shutdowns).
• Keep work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
• Fill in on shift operations jobs, as needed.
• Assist with all production operations.
• Help establish a culture of safety with team members.
• Perform other duties, as needed, or assigned.
• Approach every task with safety as the first work consideration.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• Must meet the age requirement

Additional Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED 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

• Considerable periods on feet including walking, standing, climbing steps, and climbing ladders.
• Will be required to lift, use tools, shovel, and sweep.
• Must be able to push, pull, and physically lift 50 lbs.
• May be required to work while squatting, kneeling, or crawling.
• Must be able to work in noisy, dusty, and otherwise undesirable conditions.
• Climb ladders and work at heights up to 120 ft

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.