Operations Technician

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: Rotating
Compensation: $29/hr

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

Responsibilities

• Executing processes and operating all equipment of a designated area to maintain a dynamic and continuous process flow such as collecting and processing samples
• Monitor tank levels, product temperatures and pressures, including observing readings on computers and field instruments, documenting key readings and information and making appropriate adjustments
• Troubleshoot and operate equipment & instrumentation efficiently and perform routine maintenance
• Unloading raw materials, loading finished products (trucks, railcars, etc.) and controlling inventory to meet both internal and external customer needs
• Open communication with peers and management to promote a teamwork focused environment as well as developing and participating in individual/group skill development training
• Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, mobile lifts, and railcar movers as necessary
• Moving, dumping and unloading ingredients in railcars/trucks
• Operate standard maintenance tools such as power tools, basic hand tools, electric tools, etc.
• Understanding and adhering to all safety trainings, food safety, sanitation, hygiene and environmental policies and procedures
• Interfacing with customers and carriers of our products
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• 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) including a respirator
• 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 in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
• Basic use of computer

Qualifications

• Experience operating mobile equipment such as forklifts, loaders, etc.
• High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
• Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Experience working in a production lab, analyzing samples, and collecting data
• Prior experience in production-related work
• 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.