Feed Mill Operator

CHS Inc.

Feed Mill Operator producing livestock feed for CHS, a farmer-owned agribusiness cooperative. Operating processing equipment, maintaining safety and quality, and supporting daily plant operations in Edgeley, North Dakota.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeEdgeley • North Dakota • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $19 - $31 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating feed mill equipment and ensuring product quality and safety while adhering to regulations. Capable of performing routine maintenance and effectively communicating workplace hazards to promote a strong safety culture.

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Feed Mill Equipment OperationProduct Quality AssuranceRoutine Equipment MaintenanceForklift CertificationAgriculture Experience

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Hard Skills

Grinders OperationMixers OperationBatching Systems OperationPelleting Systems OperationLoaders OperationConveyors OperationTractors OperationTrack Mobile OperationAutomated Tools UsageManual Tools Usage

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingTeam CollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Forklift Certification

Industry Keywords

AgricultureProductionManufacturingSafety RegulationsHazard Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate feed mill equipment, including grinders, mixers, and batching/pelleting systems
Ensure product quality, safety requirements, and throughput targets in the assigned area
Conduct continuous inspections and monitor equipment and key process parameters
Record operating parameters and adjust machinery and equipment to meet specifications and production targets
Implement regulations and requirements and complete necessary records
Perform routine equipment maintenance, including greasing, inspections, and minor troubleshooting
Report mechanical issues
Maintain housekeeping, sanitation schedules, and the general appearance of the assigned work area
Receive, handle, and move feed ingredients and load and unload trucks
Prepare and manage loadout, including opening hatches, attaching hoses, sampling, and ensuring accurate product delivery
Complete initial, ongoing, and supplemental training
Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow safety policies, procedures, and regulations
Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions
Work with co-workers to support plant operations, solve problems, and identify improvement opportunities
Perform other duties as needed or assigned to support operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

1+ years of experience in operations, production, manufacturing and/or agriculture environments
Must meet minimum age requirement
Ability to operate loaders, conveyors, tractors, and track mobile
Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons
High School diploma or GED preferred
Agriculture experience preferred
Forklift certification preferred
Ability to work independently for extended periods and in confined or hazardous environments
Ability to stand, walk, climb steps and ladders, and work at heights up to 120 ft
Ability to lift and carry materials up to 50 lbs frequently
Ability to wear required protective equipment, potentially including respirators, hard hats, and eye and hearing protection
Ability to use 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
Selected candidates must pass applicable pre-employment screenings if required, which may include drug, criminal, motor vehicle, physical requirements, and FMCSA Clearinghouse checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

$2,500 hiring bonus to those eligible
On-the-job training
Onsite training
Forklift certifications
Competitive pay
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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