Operations Technician

Ohio Ag Connection; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Cargill is seeking an Operations Technician in Dayton, OH to help run and support chemical, mechanical, and thermal processes. You will troubleshoot equipment, monitor production, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires physical ability, English communication, and willingness to work rotating shifts with overtime. Training and development opportunities are offered within a supportive team environment.

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, both verbal and written.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks with/without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and chemical, mechanical, or thermal processes across production areas.
• Monitor and adjust production processes to meet quality specs.
• Perform preventive and autonomous maintenance; troubleshoot equipment with basic tools.
• Record production data and manage inventory; load/unload materials with mobile equipment.
• Support continuous improvement and follow standard operating procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Physical fitness

Willingness to work rotating shifts

Basic computer skills

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical tools

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Operations Technician#### Location:,, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A#### Salary:USD 24.50 per hour24.5000 HOUR### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Editorial/Writing**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# Operations Technician| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |**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.****Job Type:** Full Time**Shift(s) Available**: Rotating**Compensation**: Starting at $24.50/hr**Job Overview**Join Cargill as an Operations Technician and help keep our production processes running safely, efficiently, and reliably. In this hands-on role, you'll operate and support chemical, mechanical, and thermal processes, troubleshoot equipment issues, and contribute to continuous improvement across multiple areas of the facility. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, learning complex systems, and making a direct impact on product quality and plant performance.**What You Will Do*** Operate equipment and chemical, mechanical, or thermal processes across assigned production areas, including rotation or backfill support.* Monitor and adjust production processes using computer systems to meet quality and specification requirements.* Perform preventative and autonomous maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues using hand, power, and basic electrical tools.* Record production data, manage inventory, and load or unload materials using mobile equipment.* Work with peers and management to support continuous improvement and follow standard operating procedures.* Follow all safety and regulatory policies while maintaining a clean, safe work environment and coordinating with connected process areas.* Willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or variable shifts with advance notice.* Perform 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 understand and communicate in English, verbal and written.* Able to work indoors and outdoors, including at heights of 4 feet or more, and capable of performing physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing,bending, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation and while using appropriate PPE.* Able to work rotating shiftsBasic computer skills and willingness to learn digital tools and equipment controls.**What Will Put You Ahead*** Experience working in a production, chemical, or manufacturing environment.* Experience operating industrial or mobile equipment (e.g., forklifts, loaders).* Familiarity with maintenance practices or troubleshooting mechanical/electrical systems.* Experience using computerized production, quality, or inventory systems.**Benefits*** Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance* Paid Vacation and Holidays* 401(k) with Cargill Matching Contributions* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Development Opportunities**About Cargill**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.Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement. Considered candidates may receive a phone call from a 952 area code.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: 09/19/26Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for.| | || - | - || Cargill, Inc EDDYVILLE, Iowa | CHS Inc. Pipestone, Minnesota || Cargill, Inc Sidney, Ohio | |3 people are interested in this job.