Agriculture Mechanic
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
Do you have a passion for agriculture? CHS Inc in search for an individual with expertise in Mechanics to join our team in Pocahontas, IL! This position will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all of our agriculture equipment and operations - CAT, John Deere spreaders, tandem trucks & fleet maintenance, you will fix it all. This position offers competitive pay, unbeatable benefits and the opportunity to be part of a fortune 100 leader in the agriculture industry. Apply today!
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair and maintain vehicles, machinery and equipment in the assigned area of responsibility to minimize unscheduled downtime and to improve availability and reliability of equipment.
- Schedule and perform preventive maintenance to support operating departments with safe, reliable vehicles and equipment/machinery that are in full compliance with all regulatory agencies and at a cost within industry standards.
- Perform record keeping and documentation as required.
- Follow all CHS policies and procedures. Participate in company training for service and repair of vehicles, equipment, and facilities.
- Report all parts used to ensure appropriate inventory of parts and equipment.
Maintain all tools and keep work areas clean and neat. - 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 responsibilities as needed or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (required)
- 1+ years of experience in Production, Operations and/or Maintenance and/or Electrical Maintenance
Additional Qualifications
- Previous experience in industrial mechanics preferred
- Specifically, CAT, John Deere, or Diesel
- Willingness to/or obtain a Class A CDL
- Vocational/technical school training in production maintenance/mechanics preferred
- Working knowledge of the operations, control, and functions of equipment and machinery
- Ability to work additional hours to mee business demands
- 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 lift 70+ pounds repeatedly
- Ability to bend, stand, kneel for extended periods of time
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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