About this role
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 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 Ag Services is seeking a hands‑on Mechanic to join our team in Argyle, MN. If you enjoy variety in your work and take pride in keeping equipment running smoothly, this role offers a great mix of responsibilities throughout the year. You’ll handle day‑to‑day shop services including tires, batteries, oil changes, and general maintenance on cars, pickups, and occasional small farm equipment brought into the shop.
Beyond mechanical work, you’ll also play an important role in our service station—operating the till, assisting customers, and helping maintain a friendly, reliable environment for the community.
Our hours shift seasonally to match customer needs:
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Winter: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm
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Summer (April–November): Monday–Friday, 7am–5pm, plus rotating Saturdays from 8am–12pm
If you’re someone who enjoys combining mechanical skills with customer interaction in a small, supportive team setting, this is a great opportunity to grow your career and contribute to our global impact. Apply today and join us!
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.
- Provide assistance to more junior team members.
- Perform record keeping and documentation as required.
- Maintain efficient maintenance procedures and monitor a complete and reasonable spare parts/equipment inventory.
- Maintain all tools and keep work areas clean and neat.
- Follow all CHS policies and procedures. Participate in company training for service and repair of vehicles, equipment, and facilities.
- 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)
- 2+ years of experience in Production, Operations and/or Maintenance and/or Electrical Maintenance
Additional Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- Vocational/technical school training in production maintenance/mechanics preferred
- Significant experience in industrial maintenance
- Broad knowledge of the operations, control, and functions of equipment and machinery
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work additional hours as needed to meet business demands
- 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.
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 [email protected]; to verify that the communication is from CHS.
Other facts
About CHS, Inc.
CHS Inc. (www.chsinc.com) is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States. Diversified in energy, grains and foods, CHS is committed to helping its customers, farmer-owners and other stakeholders grow their businesses through its domestic and global operations. CHS supplies energy, crop nutrients, grain marketing services, livestock feed, food and food ingredients, along with business solutions including insurance, financial and risk management services. The company operates petroleum refineries/pipelines and manufactures, markets and distributes Cenex® brand refined fuels, lubricants, propane and renewable energy products. CHS preferred stock is listed on the NASDAQ at CHSCP.
CHS has been made aware that some individuals have been contacted about employment opportunities by persons who are not from CHS Inc. 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 request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions about contact regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to [email protected] to verify that the communication is from CHS.
What you'll do
- The Mechanic will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain vehicles and equipment to minimize downtime and improve reliability. Additionally, the role includes performing preventive maintenance and assisting junior team members.
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