Packaging and Warehouse Technician

00001 American Crystal Sugar Co; Moorhead (MN); On-site; USD 31,312 - 53,657; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid dental

Tuition reimbursement

24/7 employee assistance program

Job summary

00001 American Crystal Sugar Co is hiring a Packaging & Warehouse Technician at their Moorhead location. This entry-level position offers a starting wage of $23.46 with potential progression to $38.95 depending on training and experience.

The technician will be responsible for operating packaging equipment, performing sanitation duties, and ensuring food safety. Benefits start on the first day of employment and include comprehensive medical coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, and various paid leave options.

Qualifications

• Must pass a safety screen evaluating ability to safely perform duties.
• Must read and write in English to comprehend technical literature and SDS information.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform basic equipment care and basic mobile equipment.
• Operate industrial packaging lines while providing packaging equipment support.
• Duties include sanitation, dust abatement, and food safety inspections.

Skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Effective communication skills

Understanding of GMPs and safety rules

Education

High School diploma or GED certificate

Job description

Packaging & Warehouse Technician Entry Level

$23.46 with Training and Progression to $38.95, rotating 12hr shift schedule. Benefits start day one: Medical, Free Dental, 401K Match plus a Pension and more.

The technician will safely perform basic equipment care and basic mobile equipment, operate industrial packaging lines while providing packaging equipment support. Duties include sanitation, dust abatement, food safety inspections and documentation, and understanding equipment operating principles.

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or GED certificate.
• Must pass a safety screen evaluating ability to safely perform duties.
• Must read and write in English to comprehend technical literature and SDS information.

Physical / Cognitive Requirements

• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Communicate effectively and trained in emergency evacuation procedures.
• Know GMPs, safety rules, procedures and SDS information for packaging area.
• Use GMP and PPE equipment. Occasionally exposed to noise >85 dB.
• Airborne sugar dust exposure varies from light to heavy.
• External environment temperatures vary from cool to moderately hot; PPE and dust respirator fit testing required.

Progression within the Packaging Technician Program

• Packaging Technician Level IV – $23.46
• Packaging Technician III – $26.67
• Packaging Technician II – $31.30
• Packaging Technician – $38.95

Compensation Range

$22.73 – $38.95 per hour.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance starting day one.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid dental, basic life insurance, short-term disability.
• Voluntary long-term disability, life insurance, vision insurance.
• Health savings account, flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off, sick leave, parental leave, holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement, service awards.
• 24/7 employee assistance program (8 confidential visits free).

Equal Opportunity Employer

American Crystal Sugar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.