Production Operator

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s food ingredients and bio-industrial business, where we anticipate trends around taste, nutrition and safety to innovate and provide solutions to manufacturers, retailers and foodservice companies.

Job Type: Full Time
Shift available: 2nd shift
Compensation: $18.00/hr, plus $1.50/hr of 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:

 

• Operate and maintain all processing and material handling equipment for bead manufacturing
• Monitor inventory, raw material, parts, processing materials and final product quality
• Perform routine maintenance and preventative maintenance on production equipment as required
• Conduct particle size analysis as required 
• Perform in process inspections of finished product
• Maintain tools in neat and orderly manner
• Maintain bead manufacturing area in a neat and orderly status
• Coordinate order flow  
• Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
• 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 work overtime, weekends and holidays with advance notice.
• 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 understand and communicate in English (verbal/written).
• 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)
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above).
• Basic computer skills

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in production related work
• Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems
• High School diploma or GED Equivalent
• Previous forklift experience
  
   

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.