CHS in Mankato, MN is hiring for a Production Operator position to be responsible for general plant labor. Candidates must be self-motivated, have the desire to learn, and work well with others. The Production Operator role is a foot in the door for you to grow into an opportunity that suites your different strengths. Once you start as a Production Operator team member you have the ability to grow quickly within the CHS soy bean processing facility. You must be able to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule of 14 days/nights per month, which includes weekends and holidays.

Compensation Data

Salary: $28.15

This is a union role. Wages are based on the collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

• Perform snow removal.
• Responsible for housekeeping, sanitation schedule, and general appearance of the assigned work area.
• Load and unload products from/to truck and rail and carry materials.
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance and equipment as required.
• Run a forklift and skid steer. Training provided.
• Help with plant outages (shutdowns).
• Keep work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
• Fill in on shift operations jobs, as needed.
• Assist with all production operations.
• Help establish a culture of safety with team members.
• Perform other duties, as needed, or assigned.
• Approach every task with safety as the first work consideration.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

Must meet the age requirement

Additional Qualifications

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Considerable periods on feet including walking, standing, climbing steps, and climbing ladders.
• Will be required to lift, use tools, shovel, and sweep.
• Must be able to push, pull, and physically lift 50 lbs.
• May be required to work while squatting, kneeling, or crawling.
• Must be able to work in noisy, dusty, and otherwise undesirable conditions.
• Climb ladders and work at heights up to 120 ft