Feed Mill Operator

CHS Inc.

Feed Mill Operator responsible for operating equipment and producing livestock feed at CHS. Join a leading agribusiness owned by farmers for hands-on experience with on-the-job training.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeGettysburg • South Dakota • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $18 - $26 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating feed mill equipment and managing production processes while adhering to safety and quality standards. Capable of performing routine maintenance and ensuring a clean and safe working environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Feed Mill Equipment OperationBatching/Scaling Systems MonitoringRoutine Equipment MaintenanceForklift CertificationAgriculture Experience

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Hard Skills

Machinery OperationGrindersMixersBatching SystemsPelleting SystemsLoadout ManagementMaterial HandlingTroubleshootingPhysical LaborSafety Compliance

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationAttention to DetailAdaptabilityProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

LoadersConveyorsTractorsTrack Mobile

Certifications & Qualifications

Forklift Certification

Industry Keywords

Livestock Feed ManufacturingAgricultureProduction OperationsGeneral LaborSafety Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate feed mill equipment (grinders, mixers, batching/pelleting systems) to manufacture livestock feed
Receive, handle, and move feed ingredients, load and unload trucks
Prepare and manage loadout, including opening hatches, attaching hoses, sampling, and ensuring accurate product delivery
Monitor batching/scaling systems and adjust processes to maintain feed quality and production accuracy
Perform routine equipment maintenance (greasing, inspections, minor troubleshooting) and report mechanical issues
Maintain a clean, safe mill environment through daily housekeeping, spill cleanup, and site upkeep
Follow all safety, quality, and compliance standards while working with the team to meet daily production targets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must meet minimum age requirement
1+ years of experience in operations, production, manufacturing, agriculture, or general labor environments.
Ability to operate machinery such as loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile
Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands
High School diploma or GED preferred
Agriculture experience preferred
Forklift certification preferred
Physical Requirements: Ability to work independently for extended periods of time, as well as in confined spaces and in hazardous environments. Ability to spend long periods of time on your feet including walking, standing and climbing steps and ladders, and working at heights up to 120 ft. Ability to lift and carry materials up to 50 lbs.
Ability to wear all required protective equipment may include respirators, hard hats, and eye and hearing protection.
Ability to use both automated and manual tools and equipment. Ability to shovel, sweep, load, unload, lift and carry materials up to 50 lbs frequently
Ability to work in noisy, dusty, and all-weather conditions

Benefits

Comp & perks

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