Grains Operator

CHS, Inc.

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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.SummaryCHS is seeking a Grains Operator to join our team at our ethanol facility in Annawan, IL. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient handling of incoming grain used in ethanol production. Responsibilities include operating grain handling equipment, monitoring grain quality, unloading and loading grain trucks, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental standards. This position is ideal for someone with agricultural experience, mechanical aptitude, and a strong commitment to safety and reliability.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in Operations and/or Production Operations
• Must meet minimum age requirement

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform shipping and receiving functions, including loading and unloading trucks and railcars with grain, ethanol, and co-products in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate industrial and mobile equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, skid steers, and switching engines in accordance with company policies and training.
• Conduct pre-load and post-load inspections of trucks and railcars to ensure product integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Accurately complete shipping, receiving, inspection, and inventory documentation.
• Manage product inventory using first-in, first-out (FIFO) principles and assist with inventory counts and reconciliations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment, including warehouse areas, equipment, and workstations.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks and assist maintenance technicians as needed.
• Assist with training and mentoring new employees on job duties, equipment operation, and safety procedures.
• Follow all plant, environmental, quality, food/feed safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Actively promote and support a strong safety culture by following all safety policies and procedures, identifying hazards, and reporting or correcting unsafe conditions.
• Participate in safety meetings, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support plant operations.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees