
Production Technician I
Required skills
- production equipment
- packaging equipment
- weighing equipment
- material handling equipment
- safety standards
- food safety standards
- housekeeping standards
- preventive maintenance
- record keeping
- climbing
Nice to have
- manufacturing experience
- production experience
- warehouse experience
- safety procedures
Role summary
Cargill is seeking a Production Technician I to operate basic production, packaging, weighing, and material handling equipment. Responsibilities include loading, unloading, packaging, and palletizing products, monitoring processes, performing basic maintenance and cleaning, and recording production information. The role requires the ability to work in various environments, lift up to 50 pounds, and communicate effectively in English. Prior manufacturing or warehouse experience and familiarity with safety procedures are preferred. This is an onsite, full-time position with flexible scheduling requirements.
What You Will Do
- Operate basic production, packaging, weighing, and material handling equipment following standard work instructions.
- Load, unload, package, and palletize products to meet production and quality requirements.
- Monitor equipment and production processes, reporting issues or abnormalities to leadership.
- Perform basic cleaning, inspections, and preventive maintenance tasks as instructed.
- Use simple computer systems or paperwork to record production and quality information.
- Follow all safety, food safety, and housekeeping standards to maintain a clean work environment.
- Work flexible schedules including overtime, weekends, holidays, or rotating shifts with advance notice.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Will Need
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Understand and communicate efficiently in English (verbal/written).
- Ability to work indoors/outdoors environments (heat, cold, dust, and noise) while performing physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, twisting, and working at heights (4 feet and above), with or without reasonable accommodation.
What Will Put You Ahead
- Prior experience in a manufacturing, production, or warehouse environment.
- Familiarity with operating basic production or material handling equipment.
- Experience following safety procedures in an industrial setting.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- 401(k) with Cargill Matching Contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Development Opportunities
About 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 life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.
This position is in our specialized portfolio enterprise where we serve diverse businesses who support unique customers or markets, including animal nutrition and health, bioindustrial, road safety salt and Cargill joint ventures.
Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement. Considered candidates may receive a phone call from a 952 area code.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vet.
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