Process Technician

Process 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: 3rd Shift Compensation: $20.00/hr, plus a shift differential

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:

• Operating processing and packaging equipment and backup for various other plant production roles
• Monitor bag weights on packaging line scale
• Collect samples/perform quality testing
• Minor maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment in packaging department
• Mobile equipment operation including forklifts/sweeper/front-end loader/etc.
• Use of a computer in the processing office to monitor equipment in the building
• Operate forklift to empty hoppers and change out full Mini bulk bags and load bulk pneumatic/dump trucks
• Perform housekeeping duties in their area and assisting maintenance when required on PM/repair work
• Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• 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 to 50 lbs., kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation
• 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)
• Must be able to operate machinery
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work overtime including holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications:

• Forklift certified
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in production or plant environment
• Front-end Loader experience