Flake Packaging Technician

New York Ag Connection; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 26,628 - 37,925; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Vacation & Holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Life Insurance

Job summary

Cargill, Inc. in Albany, NY is seeking a Flake Packaging Technician to operate and troubleshoot packaging equipment, ensuring product quality and compliance with food safety standards. The role supports multiple shifts and requires the ability to record quantities accurately.

Qualified applicants will have a High School Diploma or equivalent and strong English skills. The position offers competitive hourly pay, potential overtime, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written).
• Basic use of a computer.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and operate packaging equipment.
• Verify and record production quantities produced and/or consumed.
• Communicate effectively with counterparts and management during shift exchanges.
• Ensure product quality meets Food Safety guidelines and customer specifications at packaging.
• Perform preventive maintenance on packaging equipment.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Team communication

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CMMS

SAP

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Flake Packaging Technician#### Location:,, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A#### Salary:USD 23.43 per hour23.4300 HOUR### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Technician**Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Flake Packaging Technician| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |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-time**Shift(s) Available:** Available for any shift**Compensation:** $23.43/hr**Sign on bonus:** $1,500**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.****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**Principal Accountabilities:*** Troubleshoot and operate packaging equipment* Verify and record production quantities produced and/or consumed* Communicate effectively with counterparts and management during shift exchanges* Ensure product quality meets Food Safety guidelines and customer specifications at packaging* Perform preventive maintenance on packaging equipment* Understand and adhere to all safety rules and regulations* Maintain a safe and clean work environment* Perform other duties as assigned**Required Qualifications:*** Must be eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship* Must be 18 years or older* Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)* Basic use of a computer* 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)* 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, with or without a reasonable accommodation* Ability to work overtime, including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice**Preferred Qualifications:*** Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing or prior military experience* 3 to 5 years of forklift operation experience* Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as SAP* Basic experience in troubleshooting mechanical components and systems* Ability to operate machinery and industrial equipment* High School Diploma/GED, or a minimum of two years of relevant work experienceConsidered 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/VetTo apply using chat/text, please click Apply Now button OR use this link to create a login to apply.To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONJob Post Date: 07/17/26Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for.| | || - | - || Cargill, Inc Albany, New York | Cargill, Inc SOUTH LANSING, New York || Cargill, Inc SALEM, New York | |5 people are interested in this job.