Operations Technician

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill. This position is in Cargill’s food and bioindustrial business, where manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice companies rely on us to consistently deliver the products and services they need, and use our technical expertise and market knowledge to develop innovative products.  Job Type: Full TimeShift Available: 12 Hour Rotating shift. Rotates between days and nights every 4 weeks (From 7:00 am to 7:00 pm and then 7:00 pm to 7:00 am)Compensation: $27.00/hrBenefits 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 assignedQualifications 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/Vet