Packaging Operator

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 protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.This is a Full-time position in ST Clair, MI, however, please expect receiving calls from a 952-area code in case you are considered. Relocation assistance is not provided. Cargill Salt, a business unit of Cargill, Incorporated, is a leader in the industry, providing salt, service and solutions to the food, water conditioning, agricultural, industrial, and packaged ice control markets. With a strong culture that focuses on people, this is an outstanding opportunity for qualified individuals interested in:•    A safety focused culture•    Team environment•    Development•    Competitive salary•    Incentive program•    Comprehensive benefits package•    PPE Annual Allowance•    Paid Vacation post probation periodShift:5:45 pm – 5:45 am / 4 on 4 off 12 hours shiftCompensation: $29.91 with a shift differential of $0.60Benefits: •    Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Life/ Disability Insurance•    Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)•    Cargill retirement plans•    Comprehensive employee assistance resources•    Vacation based on years of service •    Paid personal days•    PPE allowancePrincipal Accountabilities:•    Responsible for the operation and inspections of forklift and unloading dock related equipment•    Operator care and preventative maintenance of packaging and palletizer equipment not covered by maintenance team•    Must learn and apply all applicable Standard Operating Procedures related to Safety, FSQR and Processing•    Responsible to perform and document completion of assigned Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) tasks•    Comply to company’s Good Manufacturing Practices at all times•    Know and understand finished product names and characteristics•    Clean, organize, and maintain work areas•    Constructively communicate with coworkers, customers, vendors, and contractors•    Perform tasks in a safe manner that will prevent injury to self and others•    Performs work in a cooperative, courteous, and efficient manner•    Must learn and perform applicable SAP and MII functions•    Must understand and abide by ST. Clair Union Contract and Employee Production Handbook•    Performs other related duties assigned by supervision, management, and lead PersonsRequirements:•    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 in elevated areas (4 feet and above)•    Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation•    Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)•    Must be able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment•    Ability to understand and communicate in English(verbal/written)•    High School diploma or Equivalent•    Basic use of a computer•    Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice Preferred: •    Prior experience in production related work.Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet