Packaging 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 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 : Rotating 12 hours Day Shift Pay Range : $22/hr - $27/hr base on experience 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 A typical Work Day May Include: Operation of packaging equipment and forklift Input production related data in computer systems such as SAP Create and apply product labels in accordance with regulatory and quality standards Collect finished product samples and perform quality testing Monitor Bag Weights on scale Minor maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment Repalletizing / disposal of distressed product Performing required production tasks to prepare equipment for the packaging of different products and packaging types Unloading and loading trucks/trailers and our warehouse racking system of materials, supplies and finished product Understanding and adhering to all safety trainings, food safety, sanitation, housekeeping, hygiene and environmental policies and procedures Other duties as assigned What You Will Need: 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 50 lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above) Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written) Must be able 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 Basic computer skills Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice Must be able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment What Will Put You Ahead: Prior experience in production-related work High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience Experience operating forklifts and/or similar equipment Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems 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 To apply using chat/text, please click Apply Now button OR use this link to create a login to apply.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a