Quality Control Inspector Jobs in Louisiana

INTRODUCTION

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, INC is hiring a Grain Quality Control Inspector (Grader) responsible for inspecting, grading, and documenting inbound and outbound grain to ensure it meets quality standards and customer requirements. This role conducts sampling and testing, maintains accurate records, and partners with operations to identify and resolve quality concerns while ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Grade and inspect grain for quality, damage, and condition.
• Accurately document grain grades according to U.S. Grade Standards.
• Verify the accuracy of inbound and outbound grain grades.
• Operate grading and testing equipment, including moisture, protein, dockage, and weighing systems.
• Monitor grain quality and storage conditions.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the grading area and workspaces.
• Follow all safety, quality, and operational procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience in Operations and/or Production Operations

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma and/or post-secondary education, preferred
• Weight and grade certification preferred or ability to obtain certification.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills.
• Ability to operate grain grading and testing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, twist, and perform repetitive hand movements.
• Ability to work in an industrial grain-handling environment.

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.