Shipping and Receiving Operator

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Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Operator
Location: Fairmont, MN, Nationwide Asia, USA

Company: CHS Inc.
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Operator/General Laborer
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 has an exciting opportunity at our facility located in Fairmont, MN. We are looking for a Shipping/Receiving Technician to ensure proper movement of meal and mill run into trucks and rail hoppers. Looking for someone who is self-motivated, has the desire to learn, and works well with others. Must be able to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.

Responsibilities

Inspect all equipment to ensure proper movement of meal, prevention of spills and minimize dust created in normal operation.
Load soybean meal and mill run into trucks and rail hoppers.
Ensure trucks and rail hoppers are clean, suitable for loading, properly weighed empty, loaded and weight certificates completed for each load.
Gather samples for all loads being shipped, accordance with A.O.C.S Official Methods and Procedures set forth by Production Manager.
Ensure that information is gathered for and reported on record sheets.
May be required to deviate from normal process procedures and use independent judgment.
Ensure operating maintenance and lubrication is completed as needed.
Ensure meal inventories are taken at the end of each day and record on record sheet.
Perform special duties as needed during shutdowns.
Maintain all tools issued and monitor them as your own.
Help establish a culture of safety with team members.
Assist in training new employees.
Complete a thorough training program and pass a written exam on the Process Safety Management program.
Participate in annual training classes as required on Environmental, Health, and Safety.
Complete shipping, receiving and inspection documents neatly and accurately.
Operate equipment for loading and unloading. This includes operating an end loader, switching engine, fork-lift, and skid loader.
Conduct truck and railcar inspections prior to loading with product.
Follow all plant and food safety rules 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.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

1+ years of experience in Supply Chain and Procurement and/or Warehouse Operations
Must meet minimum age requirement

Additional Qualifications

Forklift certification or ability to obtain forklift certification
Ability to perform math related to order counts and inventory management
Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands
High School diploma or GED preferred
Prior warehouse experience 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 stand, squat, twist and bend repeatedly
Ability to climb ladders, stairs and bins
Ability to lift 55 pounds repeatedly
Ability to wear all required PPE such as: hard hat, hair net, safety glasses, face mask, and safety boots
Ablility 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: 07/18/25