Shipping and Receiving Technician

CHS, Inc. • Fairmont, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

CHS in Fairmont, MN is hiring for a Shipping and Receiving Technician position to be responsible for the shipping and receiving of soy beans in the facility. Candidates must be self-motivated, have the desire to learn, and work well with others. The Shipping and Receiving Technician role is a foot in the door for you to grow into an opportunity that suites your different strengths. You must be able to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule of 14 days/nights per month, which includes weekends and holidays. This is an entry level position with advancement opportunities in other areas including production, maintenance, and management.

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

Responsibilities

• Perform all job functions within the facility including the shipping and receiving or soy beans, loading soybean meal and dry products into truck and rail cars, work in the control room.
• 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. This includes operating 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