Grains Operator

CHS, Inc. • IL

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About The Position

CHS 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 Supply Chain and Procurement and/or Warehouse Operations.
• Must meet minimum age requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift certification or ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Ability to perform math related to order counts and inventory management.
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform all job functions within the warehouse including loading/unloading trailers, moving pallets of product, palletizing product, picking orders and completing documentation.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area and workstations neat/clean and complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Assist in training new employees.
• Manage product inventory and follow first in-first out shipping and rotation principles.
• Complete shipping, receiving and inspection documents neatly and accurately.
• Operate equipment for loading and unloading, including an end loader, switching engine, fork lift, and skid loader.
• Conduct truck and railcar inspections prior to loading with product.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance and assist maintenance techs as needed.
• Follow all plant and food safety rules and procedures.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations.
• Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees