Candy Maker

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
Compensation: $19 per hour
Shift(s) Available: Day Shift (8:00 am - 8:00 pm)

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 Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Principal Accountabilities:

• Ability to work independently in the manufacturing of kitchen products (molding, dipping, confectionery center creation, fudge, packing finished product) by following production plans and the work order process
• Process customer special order requests as needed
• Prepare production equipment and maintain a clean production environment daily – accurately complete FSQR documentation for cleaning schedules and work orders
• Operate the chocolate enrobing line, including start-up and breakdown of the production line
• Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
• Ability to read and understand a weight scale
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Cargill requires employees to 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 55lbs, kneeling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work with changing priorities and in a diverse and fast-paced environment
• Ability to stand/walk for 8 hours per day
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Ability to work overtime including weekends such as regular Saturday rotation, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous food production experience
• Previous candy making experience or baking experience
• Degree or certificate in pastry arts
• High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience

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.