Production Associate

Job Purpose and Impact

Job Type: Full Time
Shift available: Weekend shift
Compensation: $21.00/hr plus shift differential
Sign-On Bonus: $1,500

Benefits:

• 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 Discounts

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.

Key Accountabilities

Principal Accountabilities:

• Operate, maintain and adjust all processing equipment
• Perform operator level maintenance and troubleshooting
• Compliance to all relative FSQR and HACCP programs to include documentation, sample retention and accurate, timely data entry
• Supporting of other departments as required
• Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Basic use of computer
• 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 perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
  Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems.  
• Experience working in a production related work.  
• Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• High School Diploma/GED or a minimum of two years relevant work experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office software, with an emphasis on Excel and Word
• Previous forklift experience

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.