Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s food ingredients and bio-industrial business, where we anticipate trends around taste, nutrition and safety to innovate and provide solutions to manufacturers, retailers and foodservice companies.

As an Operations Technician, you will be expected to operate and troubleshoot the equipment in a specific department.  You will also be responsible for producing a quality product in a safe manner, while maintaining a professional and positive attitude.

Job Type: Full Time

Shift(s) Available: Rotating

Compensation: $25.75/hr

Benefits Information:

• 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

Principal Accountabilities:

• Executing processes and operating all equipment of a designated area to maintain a dynamic and continuous process flow such as collecting and processing samples; utilizing computer systems to input and record data as necessary
• Monitor tank levels, product temperatures and pressures, including observing readings on computers and field instruments, documenting key readings and information and making appropriate adjustments
• Troubleshoot, operate, and improve equipment & instrumentation, and perform routine maintenance. 
• Unloading raw material, loading finished products (trucks, railcars, etc.) and controlling inventory to satisfy both internal and external customer needs
• Permit completion and coordination to ensure work is performed safely
• Open communication with peers and management to promote a teamwork focused environment as well as developing and participating in individual/group skill development training
• Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, mobile lifts, and rail movers as necessary
• Railcar movement, dumping railcars and unloading ingredients in cars/trucks
• Operate standard maintenance tools such as power tools, basic hand tools, electric tools, etc
• Understanding and adhering to all safety, food safety, sanitation, hygiene and environmental policies and procedures
• Interfacing with customers and carriers of our products
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability 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 respirator
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work in elevated areas 
• Must be able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment after appropriate training
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts
• Knowledge of basic computer and math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, & division

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
• Experience operating mobile equipment such as forklifts, loaders, etc.
• Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Experience working in a production lab, analyzing samples, and collecting data
• Prior experience in production-related work