Feed Mill Operator

Overview

CHS, Inc. is looking for a driven individual to join our Animal Nutrition team in Norfolk, NE as a Feed Mixing Operator. This role is key in formulation of high‑quality ingredients to improve animal health. The position offers an 8 a‑5 p day shift, competitive pay, and unbeatable benefits.

• Carry out general labor responsibilities promptly and efficiently.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of commodities handled and comply with company policy and government regulations.
• Work with customers courteously and professionally.
• Prepare trucks for loading/unloading, including sampling, loosening nuts, opening hatches, and attaching/detaching flexible hoses.
• Load and unload inputs from trucks using heavy or light‑duty machinery/equipment.
• Control and monitor all load‑out functions.
• Conduct and record daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks such as lubrication of pumps, valves, and loading arms; inspect equipment for leaks.
• Monitor and maintain inventory quality.
• Keep work areas clean, orderly, and safe; perform housekeeping duties (sweeping, shoveling, power washing, scraping, cleaning spills).
• Perform general grounds duties as needed.
• Perform warehouse work including operating loader, forklift, and general maintenance.
• Report customer complaints, repair or maintenance needs, or safety concerns to supervisor promptly.
• Promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

• Must meet minimum age requirement.
• 1+ year of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations.

• Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile.
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Mill, production, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Pre‑employment screening may be required.

• Ability to lift 75 pounds.
• Ability to climb rail cars, ladders, stairs, and bins.
• Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures.

Compensation includes a base wage and may include bonus, incentives and commissions. 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 eligibility).

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.