Production Operator

This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.

Job Type: Full Time

Shifts Available: 1st Shift

Compensation: $22.00/hr

Sign on Bonus: $1000

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.

Benefits Information:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance

• Health and Wellness Incentives

• Paid Vacation and Holidays

• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Discounts

Principal Accountabilities:

• Operate processes that include mixing, filling, and stacking materials, computer entry into SAP, and general sanitation

• Perform the duties of dumping, pulling, and stacking materials

• Operates Forklift, shrink wrapping machines, and other mechanical equipment

• Execute required processing transactions in SAP on internal computer systems and required process documentation

• Make product labels accurately

• Assemble and disassemble equipment

• Complete department sanitation responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer service and engaging with team members

• Follow company's safety, food safety, and operating standard policies

• Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations

• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment

• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer

• Cargill requires employees be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facility

• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs with repetition, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation

• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including a respirator

• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)

• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)

• High School diploma or Equivalent

• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in production and/or food manufacturing

• Forklift experience

• Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, with an emphasis on Excel and Word, inventory system and/or basic computer skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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