Processing Operator

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(s) Available: Weekend shift (Thursday-Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Day Shift), or
Thursday-Sunday, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (Night Shift
Compensation: $25.63/hr
Sign-On Bonus: $1500

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 accountabilities:

• Operate, maintain and adjust all processing equipment
• Perform operator level maintenance and troubleshooting
• Compliance to safe work rules, good housekeeping & good manufacturing practices
• Compliance to all relative FSQR and HACCP programs to include documentation, sample retention and accurate, timely data entry
• Safe and proficient operation of powered hand jacks and other PIT's
• Supporting of other departments as required
• Monitor equipment, operate control, process samples and adjust machine processes using selectivity and complex decision making, utilize computer systems to input and record data and support others
• Sets up and operates control systems or a series of machines requiring interaction of several moderate to complex variables and often is considered the relief position for all production operations
• Understand and adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned by managementred

Required Qualifications:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• 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)
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays with advance notice
• 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)?
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply, divide)

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• High School Diploma/GED or a minimum of two years relevant work experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office software, with an emphasis on Excel and Word
• Forklift experience and/or similar equipment

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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