Packaging Technician

Nebraska Ag Connection; Blair, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Vacation & Holidays

EAP

Development Opportunities

Job summary

Cargill is seeking a Packaging Technician in Blair, NE. You will operate and monitor packaging lines to ensure product quality and efficiency, while preparing items for shipment. The role requires basic maintenance, IT system use for production records, and willingness to work rotating shifts.

Experience in manufacturing is helpful, with overtime and weekend hours part of the schedule. The company offers benefits and opportunities within a large food production network.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production/manufacturing setting is a plus.
• Ability to operate and monitor packaging equipment.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor packaging equipment, adjusting for quality and efficiency.
• Set up machines, feed materials, and prepare products for storage/shipment.
• Perform basic maintenance and troubleshoot routine issues with hand/power tools.
• Track production, quality, and inventory data in computerized systems.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic computer skills

SAP familiarity

Production/manufacturing

Troubleshoot tech/maint

Tools

SAP

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Packaging Technician#### Location:,, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A#### Salary:USD 22.00 - 27.00 per hour$22.00-$27.00 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# Packaging 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 Location:** Blair, NE**Job Type:** Full Time**Shift(s) Available:**Rotating 12 hours Day Shift**Compensation:**$22/hr - $27/hr base on experience**Job Overview**As a Packaging Technician at Cargill, you'll play an important role in ensuring products are packaged safely, efficiently, and according to quality standards. In this hands-on role, you'll operate packaging equipment, monitor production processes, perform basic maintenance, and help prepare finished products for shipment. You'll be part of a team focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.**What You Will Do*** Operate and monitor packaging equipment, making basic adjustments to maintain product quality and production efficiency.* Set up machines, feed materials into equipment, and prepare finished products for storage or shipment.* Perform basic maintenance and troubleshoot routine equipment issues using hand and power tools.* Track production, quality, and inventory information using computerized systems and production records.* Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to move materials and finished goods.* Follow all safety, food safety, quality, and lockout/tagout procedures while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.* 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 shifts* Basic computer skills**What Will Put You Ahead*** Basic experience troubleshooting mechanical components or systems.* Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment.* Prior experience operating a forklift.* Experience with SAP or a computerized maintenance management system* Willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or variable shifts with advance notice.**Benefits*** Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance* Paid Vacation and Holidays* 401(k) with Cargill Matching Contributions* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Development Opportunitie**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 deliverproducts 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: 10/06/26Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for.| | || - | - || Cargill, Inc Columbus, Nebraska | Cargill, Inc SCHUYLER, Nebraska || Cargill, Inc Columbus, Nebraska | |2 people are interested in this job.