Specialty Operator

Cargill 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 life's 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.

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Available: 3rd shift

Compensation: $34.75/hr

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:

• 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 all equipment associated with the process, blowers, conditioners, extruders, cutters, dryers, grinders, packaging equipment, truck unload and load out and rail load out.

• Operate Extrusion & Flour Process Equipment

• Operate Fine Grind Truck Load out and Soy Flour Truck/Rail load out.

• Monitor/observe Extrusion Equipment and Fine Grind Truck lead-out.

• Monitor soy flake grinding and soy lecithin applications

• Ensure accurate information of scale weights and transactions are recorded daily.

• Collect and process flour mill and extrusion samples using various lab equipment to obtain and record values on a computer spreadsheet.

• Move packaged product using a forklift.

• Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations.

• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

• Be 18 years or older

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

• Basic computer skills

• 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)

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

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

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

• Mechanical aptitude

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems

• Prior experience in production related work

• Experience operating forklifts and/or similar equipment

• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as SAP

• Working experience with software programs such as Microsoft Office, and Outlook

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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