Operations Technician

Cargill; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cargill is seeking dedicated individuals to join their food ingredients and bio-industrial business in Fort Dodge, Iowa. This full-time role involves crucial operational tasks within a dynamic environment, ensuring product quality and safety. Candidates should be able to work in varied conditions and possess basic computer skills. A high school diploma or equivalent experience is desirable, and familiarity with mobile equipment will give you an edge. Join Cargill and contribute to their mission of nourishing the world sustainably.

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

Qualifications

• 18 years or older, eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Able to perform physical duties including lifting up to 50lbs.
• Experience operating mobile equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute processes and maintain continuous flow in production.
• Monitor equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Unload raw materials and load finished products as needed.

Skills

Ability to work in varied conditions

Basic computer skills

Communication in English

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience

Job description

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

Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: Rotating
Compensation: $27.75/hr

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 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 andcontinuous process flow such as collecting and processing samples
• Monitor tank levels, product temperatures and pressures, including observing readings on computers andfield 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 meetboth internal and external customer needs
• Open communication with peers and management to promote a teamwork focused environment as wellas 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 environmentalpolicies 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