Operations Technician

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well. This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate. Job Type: Full TimeShift (s) Available: Rotating - 1st,2nd,3rd and swingCompensation: $29.77/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  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 samples  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 and operate equipment & instrumentation efficiently and perform routine maintenance.  Unloading raw materials, loading finished products (trucks, railcars, etc.) and controlling inventory to meet both internal and external customer needs  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 railcar movers as necessary  Moving, dumping and unloading ingredients in railcars/trucks  Operate 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 procedures  Interfacing with customers and carriers of our products  Other duties as assigned  What You Will Need: 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 (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 notice Basic use of computer What 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 experience  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  Basic 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 To apply using chat/text, please click Apply Now button OR use this link to create a login to apply.

Created: 2026-03-08