Union-Maintenance Foreman

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 maintenance foreman to join our lubricants team at our Inver Grove Heights blending and packaging facility.

Responsibilities

•    Maintain plant equipment; troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical problems.
•    Work independently and with minimal supervision.
•    Plan daily tasks, delegating them to Maintenance Technicians, and ensuring completion.
•    Request quotations for and manage capital projects.
•    Contact and manage contractors as needed.
•    Preventive maintenance on plant equipment, including forklifts.
•    Become member of plant spill team; complete Hazwoper training.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

3+ years of experience in Production, Operations, and/or Maintenance

Additional Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Must be flexible to work different shift hours and Saturdays when required Must be available for emergency 'on call' for after hours and weekends when required
• Boilers license
• Vocational/technical school training in production maintenance/mechanics
• Experience in planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, reviewing, and participating in all tasks related to facility maintenance.
• Experience managing capital projects, communicating with equipment suppliers and resulting follow-up service.
• Prefer 5 years' experience in repair and preventive maintenance of plant machinery including packaging and material handling equipment.
• Working knowledge and experience of pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical and electrical controls including PLCs and robots preferred.
• Working knowledge of plumbing, steam fitting, and welding preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs

CHS offers a competitive total compensation package. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life Insurance, Health and Day Care Savings Accounts, Paid Vacation, 401K, Company Funded Pension, Profit Sharing, Long and Short Term Disability, Tuition reimbursement, and Adoption assistance.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.