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 life’s 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.

The Machine Operator I, will operate production or warehouse machines that are similar and require limited set up and basic machine adjustments, perform preventative maintenance and assist in troubleshooting machine issues following established policies and procedures and frequent guidance. In this role, you will maximize throughput and produce quality product while following all food safety and regulatory polices as required.

Job Type: Full time

Shift(s) Available: Day Shift 12hr and Night Shift 12hr both 2-2-3 schedule.

Compensation: Starting $25.00/hr. and up depending on experience.

Shift Differential : $0.75/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

A Typical Work Day May Include:

• Operating equipment and technology tools throughout the facility 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.

• Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures

• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment

• Other duties as assigned

What You Will Need

• 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

What Will Put You Ahead

• Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems

• Prior experience in production related work

• Prior experience operating forklifts and/or similar equipment

• Prior experience mixing materials or working with raw materials

• Prior experience operating a pallet mill

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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