Production Worker

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS is looking for a Union- Worker, Production to join our lubricants team at our Inver Grove Heights blending and packaging facility. This is a second shift opportunity with hours running from 9:00AM-5:00PM.

Compensation Data

Salary Range: $20.50

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

Responsibilities

Work extensively in a manufacturing environment packaging lubricant products in various size containers.
Periodically work in a warehousing environment picking orders and/or receiving new inventory.
Operate forklift and other material handling equipment.
Enter order data into computer system.
Complete order paperwork and reports.
Follow all safety and compliance regulations, creating a safe work environment.
Learn and perform all aspects of the bagger, sewer, palletizer and cleaner job functions while maintaining food safety, employee safety, and line efficiencies.
Assist the Process Lead during line changeovers and start-ups.
Monitor machines and make minor adjustments to ensure quality and efficiency requirements.
Assist with the training of new employees in conjunction with the Process Lead and Shift Manager.
Follow the specifications established for product and packaging requirements.
Keep abreast of the production schedule and plan changeovers accordingly.
Performs changeover and end of run cleaning as directed by the Process Lead and Shift Manager.
Learn and comply with all food safety, GMP, and sanitation policies 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.
Follow standard methods to plan and perform a sequence of operations to set-up and operate all plant equipment making general decisions to ensure food safety and product quality.
Facilitate team assignments during plant clean-up periods to meet efficiency and food safety requirements.
Document process conditions and processing uptime.
Establish and facilitate new employee training schedules in conjunction with the Shift Manager.
Assist in new employee evaluation in conjunction with the Shift Manager.Know all job junctions in the Soy plant and relieve Soy plant team members as needed.
Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives for efficiency, safety and product safety in conjunction with the Shift Manager.
Fill in for Shift Manager in certain situations.
Conduct general labor duties throughout the plant, including material handling, general cleanup duties, machine operation and painting.
Grounds maintenance including mowing, spraying and weed removal.
Maintain equipment that is used such as skid loaders, forklifts, sweepers, front end loaders, floor sweep, etc.
Clean and maintain switch points.
Assist department(s) where assigned, may include working shift work as needed.
Keep work areas in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
Perform special duties as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

Knowledge of Production and/or Operations

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

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 being on your feet including walking, standing and climbing steps and ladders.
Ability to lift and carry materials up to 50 lbs.
Ability to wear all required protective equipment which 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

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care savings accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

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