Process Operator

CHS, Inc.•Fairmont, MN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

CHS is hiring a Production Operator in Fairmont, Minnesota. The position performs general plant operations, including maintaining plant cleanliness, managing bean and meal piles, and monitoring oil tanks. Operators work under general supervision in a processing facility and are responsible for product quality, safety, and throughput in their assigned area. The role offers a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, with 14 days or nights per month, including weekends and holidays. CHS describes this as an opportunity to learn and grow into other roles suited to the employee’s strengths. The operator monitors and adjusts equipment and process conditions, performs quality checks, follows regulatory and safety requirements, maintains the work area, and supports general plant operations. The position also involves loading and unloading materials and products, completing training, and performing maintenance as needed.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in operations and/or production operations.
Meet the minimum age requirement.
Ability to work independently for extended periods, including in confined spaces and hazardous environments.
Ability to spend extended periods walking, standing, and climbing steps and ladders, and to work at heights up to 120 feet.
Ability to lift and carry materials up to 50 pounds, including frequently shoveling, sweeping, loading, unloading, lifting, and carrying materials.
Ability to wear required protective equipment, which may include respirators, hard hats, and eye and hearing protection.
Ability to use automated and manual tools and equipment.
Ability to work in noisy, dusty, and all-weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate processing-facility machinery and equipment under general supervision, while meeting product quality, safety, and throughput requirements.
Inspect and monitor equipment, record operating parameters, and adjust machinery or equipment as needed to meet specifications and production targets.
Implement quality-assurance policies and procedures, conduct required sampling and testing, interpret results, and take appropriate action.
Follow applicable regulations and requirements and complete necessary records.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment as required.
Maintain housekeeping, sanitation schedules, and the general appearance of the assigned work area.
Load and unload products to and from trucks and railcars, and carry materials.
Monitor, maintain, and care for issued tools.
Complete initial, ongoing, and supplemental training.
Follow safety policies, procedures, and regulations; identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct unsafe actions or conditions or seek assistance.
Work professionally with coworkers to support plant operations, solve problems in a timely manner, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned to support operations.