CHS Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Foreman to support our Lubricants team at the Inver Grove Heights blending and packaging facility. In this leadership role, you’ll oversee daily maintenance operations, guide a team of technicians, and ensure our equipment, systems, and processes run safely, efficiently, and reliably.
What You'll Do
- 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.
- Perform preventive maintenance on plant equipment, including forklifts.
- Become member of plant spill team; complete Hazwoper training.
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of experience in Production, Operations, and/or Maintenance.
Nice to Have
- High School diploma or GED.
- 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.
- 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.
- Working knowledge of plumbing, steam fitting, and welding.
Technical Stack
- PLCs
- Robots
- Pneumatic systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Mechanical controls
- Electrical controls
Team & Environment
You will lead a team of technicians.
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness programs
- Life insurance
- Health and dependent care spending accounts
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Pension
- Disability insurance
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in Inver Grove Heights, MN.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.


