Union Feed Operator

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.

Cultivate your career!

CHS, Inc is looking for a driven individual to join our Feed Mill team in Hermiston, OR as a Union Operations Specialist. You will perform diver mill operations such as loading/unloading, bagging, pelleting and palletizing our feed products & any additional general operations needed. This position offers 2nd shift hours 1pm - 9:30p Monday - Friday , onsite training, competitive pay & benefits, and the opportunity to be a part of the largest cooperative in the U.S. 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.

Join our team today!

• Salary Range: $23.84 - 24.84 per hr
• This is a union role. Full rate of pay after successful completion of probationary period & shift differential. Wages are based on the collective bargaining agreement.

• Operate the all feed manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Adhere to CHS’ quality assurance program regarding ingredient receiving, load-out, and bagging.
• Perform necessary sequencing, recording, and documenting of all feed manufactured during shift.
• Maintain accurate production and FDA records, entering data into Excel spreadsheet.
• Mix and prepare livestock feeds efficiently and in a manner that assures accuracy and high quality.
• Assist management with production scheduling, inventory planning & control for both ingredients and finished products.
• Determine proper routing and distribution for manufactured feeds to appropriate holding bins.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and repair as needed.
• Load and unload trucks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist customers when needed.
• Observe and enforce all company policies & procedures, adhere to all safety & FDA requirements.
• Effectively communicate with managers, co-workers, and customers.
• Perform general work around the facility and other duties as assigned.

• 1+ years in Production and/or Operations

• Experience in mill operations, manufacturing, or similar
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands
• 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 which may include the passing of a drug test and background check.

• Ability to lift and load up to 75 lbs
• Comfortable in damp, dusty, dry conditions
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to perform physically driven tasks

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.