Union Production Operator

Canadian Health Systems Inc.; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

CHS Inc. is hiring for a Union Production Operator in Mankato, MN. This role covers general plant operations, including plant cleanliness, maintaining bean/meal piles and monitoring oil tanks, with a standard 8-4:30p schedule.

Training is provided, and there is potential to grow into union roles with a 12-hour rotating shift schedule of 14 days/nights per month, including weekends and holidays. The position is a foot in the door for growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.

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.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Requisition ID25200-Posted10/14/2026-US-MANKATO MN

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 inMankato, 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.

Compensation Data

This is a union role. Wages are based on the collective bargaining agreement.

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 and benefits are subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, and disability, subject to any relevant provisions in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and 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.