Operator I

About the role

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. This position is in our Ag & Trading enterprise, where we connect producers and users of grains and oilseeds around the globe through origination, trading, processing, and distribution. We also offer a range of farmer services and risk management solutions.

Responsibilities

• Operate, perform preventative maintenance, and troubleshoot basic issues for machines and equipment used in chemical processes to produce consumer products.
• Run analytical tests and ensure quality control during chemical processes.
• Maintain a dynamic and continuous process flow that meets safety and regulatory compliance.
• Set up and operate equipment, technology tools, and chemical, mechanical, or thermal processes in assigned areas of the production facility.
• Monitor equipment and control panels, execute manual valves, sample and run analytical tests, perform basic adjustments to chemical processes as needed, and utilize computer systems to input and record data.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for facility operations relative to area(s) of responsibility, with limited authority to make changes as defined by management.
• Ensure collection and completion of safety permits, safety reviews, and safety practices.
• Operate mobile powered equipment such as forklifts, skid loaders, sit-down floor sweepers, and front-end loaders.
• Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment to troubleshoot, perform light maintenance, and complete repair work.
• Use power tools, basic hand tools, and electrical tools to perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot routine machine performance issues, and assist with more complex maintenance work.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship.
• Must 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.
• 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 overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice.
• High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience.

Qualifications

• Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems.
• Prior experience working in production-related work.
• Forklift experience.

Pay

$24.00 per hour and $1.00 hourly night shift differential.

Schedule

Full time. Shift available: 1st and 2nd shift.

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