Packaging Associate

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Job Title: Packaging Associate
Location: Fargo, ND, Midwest United States, USA

Company: CHS Inc.
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: 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 hiring a Packaging Associate for our sunflower facility in Fargo, ND. This role involves operating automated packaging equipment, monitoring product quality, and maintaining a clean, safe work area. Candidates should be reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor automated packaging equipment to ensure consistent product flow.
Inspect packaged products for quality, proper labeling, and seal integrity.
Perform routine equipment checks and report any malfunctions or safety concerns.
Keep the packaging area clean and organized according to safety and sanitation standards.
Accurately record production data and maintain necessary documentation.
Assist with changeovers and line adjustments as needed.
Follow all company safety, quality, and operational procedures.
Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to meet production goals.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

Knowledge of Operations and/or Business Operations
Must meet minimum age requirement

Additional Qualifications

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
CDL license or ability to attain one with Hazmat endorsement preferred
Agriculture experience preferred
Forklift certiification 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 lift 75 pounds
Ability to climb rail cars, ladders, stairs, and bins
Ability to work in dust and adverse weather conditions and temperatures

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, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include 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 and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com ; to verify that the communication is from CHS.

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Job Post Date: 05/29/25