Lead Production Technician

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 lifes essentials we enable businesses to grow communities to prosper and consumers to live well.

This position is in our specialized portfolio enterprise where we serve diverse businesses who support unique customers or markets including animal nutrition and health bioindustrial road safety salt and Cargill joint ventures.

Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: 3rd
Compensation: $25.00- $30.00/hr
Sign-On Bonus: $3000

New easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at 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 Accontabilities:

• Operating equipment and technology tools throughout the facility which may include mixers batching mills grinders packing weighing palletizers etc.
• Collecting product samples and supervising tank levels utilizing computer systems to input and record data as necessary
• Manufacturing products to ensure that they meet specifications
• Interacting regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused environment
• Operating mobile equipment such as forklifts loaders etc.
• Assisting Managers FSQR Supervisors & Ops team as needed
• Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Requiered Qualifications:

• Must be eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship
• Must 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 50 lbs. kneeling climbing crawling and twisting with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work overtime including holidays nights weekends or different shifts with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in leading teams (Shift meetings Safety meetings multistaking etc)
• Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems
• Experience in production-related work
• Experience operating mobile equipment such as forklift

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.

Required Experience:

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