Packaging Technician

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. 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 food service operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.Job Type: Full Time Shifts Available: RotatingCompensation: $19.68/hrBenefits: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 DiscountsUniformsSafety boot reimbursementPrincipal Accountabilities:Operation of packaging equipment, monitor processes and entering dataStrict compliance with safe work rules, good housekeeping practices and specified quality control and assurance policies/procedures/ standardsOperation log sheets, records and data consistently and accurately maintained and writing work orders in SAP, etc.Perform any miscellaneous duties assigned including but not limited to preventive and minor maintenance tasks, housekeeping, product quality testingComplete all Food Safety requirementsUnderstanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulationsMaintaining a safe and clean work environmentOther duties as assignedRequired 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 employerCargill requires employees be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facilityAbility to work overtime, holidays, nights and weekends with advance noticeAbility 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 accommodationAbility to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)Must be able to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions with the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc.Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)Ability to work in confined spacesAbility to operate packaging machineryBasic computer skillsPossess a valid driver's license (Type O - Operators standard)Preferred Qualifications:Prior experience in production related workAble to operate heavy equipmentHigh School diploma or EquivalentExperience operating ForkliftConsidered 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.