Packaging Operator Slidell

divh2Packaging Operator Slidell/h2pCargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make, and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with lifes essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well. 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./ppJob Type: Full-time Shift(s) Available: Availability for both 1st and 2nd shift required Compensation: $23.43/hr Sign-On Bonus: $1500/ppBenefits:/pulliMedical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription/liliDrug Insurance/liliHealth and Wellness Incentives/liliPaid Vacation and Holidays/lili401(k) with Cargill matching contributions/liliFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)/liliShort-Term Disability and Life Insurance/liliEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)/liliTuition Reimbursement/liliEmployee Discounts/li/ulpPrincipal Accountabilities:/pulliTroubleshoot, operate, and monitor packaging equipment to ensure optimal performance and efficiency/liliAccurately verify, document, and record production quantities produced and/or consumed/liliCommunicate effectively with team members and management during shift handovers and throughout daily operations/liliEnsure all packaged products meet food safety requirements and customer quality specifications/liliPerform routine, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on packaging equipment/liliUnderstand, follow, and comply with all safety rules, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements/liliMaintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment at all times/liliSafely climb on trucks and railcars as required to support operational activities/liliOperate track mobile equipment to move railcars in accordance with safety and operating procedures/liliPerform other duties as assigned to support operational and business needs/li/ulpRequired Qualifications:/pulliMust be eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship/liliMust be 18 years or older./liliAbility to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)/liliBasic use of a computer/liliAbility 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)/liliAbility to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)/liliAbility to perform physical job duties, which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without a reasonable accommodation/liliAbility to work overtime, including weekends, holidays, or different shifts, with advance notice/li/ulpPreferred Qualifications:/pulliMinimum of 35 years of forklift operation experience required/liliExperience operating machinery and/or industrial equipment/liliMinimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing or military experience/liliExperience in performing routine, preventive, and troubleshooting maintenance on packaging equipment/liliPrior experience working around railcars and performing operational tasks such as equipment access and railcar movement/liliExperience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as SAP/liliProficiency with Microsoft Office/liliHigh school diploma or GED, or a minimum of two years of equivalent relevant work experience/li/ulpConsidered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement./ppEqual Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet./p/div