Meat Processing Technician | Fast-Paced Food Production

Farmer Veteran Coalition; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401(k) with company matching

Employee Assistance Program

Development Opportunities

Sick leave accruals

Job summary

Cargill is seeking a production associate in Big Lake, MN to handle, trim, and process meat products under strict quality and safety standards. The role involves standing long hours in a cold or warm production setting and requires adherence to PPE protocols.

Responsibilities include weighing, labeling, boxing finished products and supporting ongoing operations. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required as needed. Prior knife handling or meat processing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be able to work with pork products, a requirement of this job.

Responsibilities

• Handle, lift, and process meat products by trimming, cutting, or removing fat, defects, or contamination using knives or other tools.
• Support production by performing routine, repetitive tasks that keep operations running smoothly.
• Weigh, label, bag, pack, and box finished products to meet customer and quality specifications.
• Perform duties in a fast-paced production setting with required PPE, standing for long periods and performing physical tasks.
• Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested.
• Follow all food safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines to maintain compliance and product integrity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Eligible to work in US

18 years or older

Pork product handling

Job description

Cargill is seeking a production associate in Big Lake, MN to handle, trim, and process meat products under strict quality and safety standards. The role involves standing long hours in a cold or warm production setting and requires adherence to PPE protocols.

Responsibilities include weighing, labeling, boxing finished products and supporting ongoing operations. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required as needed. Prior knife handling or meat processing experience is a plus.