Operations Technician at Cargill

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 lifes 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 TimeShift Available: 12 Hour Rotating shift (Rotates between days and nights every 4 weeks).Compensation: $28.25/hrNew easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at or text CargillJobs to 60196.Benefits Information:Medical Dental Vision and Prescription Drug InsuranceHealth and Wellness IncentivesPaid Vacation and Holidays401(k) with Cargill matching contributionsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Short-Term Disability and Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Tuition ReimbursementEmployee Discounts A Typical Work Day May Include:Executing processes and operating all equipment of a designated area to maintain a dynamic and continuous process flow such as collecting and processing samplesMonitor tank levels product temperatures and pressures including observing readings on computers and field instruments documenting key readings and information and making appropriate adjustmentsTroubleshoot and operate equipment & instrumentation efficiently and perform routine maintenanceUnloading raw materials loading finished products (trucks railcars etc.) and controlling inventory to meet both internal and external customer needsOpen communication with peers and management to promote a teamwork focused environment as well as developing and participating in individual/group skill development trainingOperate mobile equipment such as forklifts mobile lifts and railcar movers as necessaryMoving dumping and unloading ingredients in railcars/trucksOperate 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 proceduresInterfacing with customers and carriers of our productsOther duties as assigned What You Will Need:Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorshipMust be 18 years or olderAbility 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 respiratorAbility to perform physical job duties which may include bending lifting up to 50lbs kneeling climbing crawling and twisting with or without reasonable accommodationAbility 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 noticeBasic use of computerWhat Will Put You Ahead:Experience operating mobile equipment such as forklifts loaders etc.High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experienceExperience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)Experience working in a production lab analyzing samples and collecting dataPrior experience in production-related workBasic 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.Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/VetRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Six Sigma,Lean,Management Experience,Process Improvement,Microsoft Outlook,Analysis Skills,Warehouse Management System,Operations Management,Kaizen,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Retail Management Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1