Process Operator Lead

Illinois Ag; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching contributions

FSAs

Short-Term Disability and Life

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Cargill is seeking a Process Operator Lead for our Illinois facility. The role involves leading team activities, operating mobile equipment, and ensuring safe, efficient production on a 3rd shift.

You will troubleshoot, monitor processes, and input production data while coordinating with maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform lead activities and support to team while performing operator roles.
• Operate mobile powered equipment (forklift, skid loader, floor sweeper, front end loader).
• Inspect buildings, grounds and equipment and coordinate with maintenance for smooth operation.
• Perform preventative and autonomous maintenance and assist others in troubleshooting.
• Monitor equipment and input data into computer systems; adjust processes as needed.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Work overtime, weekends, holidays, or different shifts as needed.

Skills

Safety leadership

English communication

Data entry

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Inventory management software

Warehouse systems

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Process Operator Lead#### Location:,, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A#### Salary:USD 25.15 - 31.06 per hour$25.15-$31.06 HOUR### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Processing**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# Process Operator Lead| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |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 specialized portfolio enterprise where we serve diverse businesses who support unique customers or markets, including animal nutrition and health, bioindustrial, road safety salt and Cargill joint ventures.**Job Type:** Full Time**Shift Available:** 3rd Shift**Compensation:** $25.15/hr - $31.06/hrNew, 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:*** 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**Principal Accountabilities:*** Perform ongoing assigned lead activities, including providing to support to team, in addition to performing operator roles* Operate mobile powered equipment (i.e. forklift, skid loader, sit down floor sweeper, front end loader)* Inspect buildings, grounds and equipment utilized by the facility to troubleshoot, perform light maintenance and complete repair work while coordinating with maintenance work and other teams to ensure a smooth and stable operating process* Use hand and power tools perform preventative and autonomous maintenance, troubleshoot complex machine issues and support other operators in troubleshooting and providing guidance* Monitor equipment, operate control panels, process samples, adjust machine processes using selectivity and complex decision making and utilize computer systems to input and record data and support others* Understand and adhere to all safety policies and procedures* Other duties as assigned**Required Qualifications:*** Must be eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship* Must be 18 years or older* Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)* 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 varied indoor and outdoor conditions, which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)* Ability to work overtime, including weekends, holidays, or different shifts, with advance notice* Have a valid driver's license or ID* Minimum of 2 years of experience in production-related work* High school diploma or GED equivalent**Preferred Qualifications:*** Computer skills for data entry related to label production, and the ability to monitor inventory and shipment completion; experience with warehouse/shipping systems, SAP, or inventory management software* Experience operating and troubleshooting industrial equipment (e.g., packaging machinery)* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a positive and professional manner* Consistently demonstrates strong safety leadershipConsidered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation**Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet**At Cargill, we care about your safety and want your job search experience to be a positive one. Unfortunately, there are scams out there where individuals pretend to be Cargill recruiters to try to collect personal information or request payment. Please know that Cargill will **never** ask you for money during the hiring process, and in most cases, we only accept applications through our official careers site, with the exception of some roles in our production plants. If something doesn't feel right or you have questions, don't hesitate to contact us. To learn more, visit our Notice on Fraudulent Job Offers.To 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: 11/06/26Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for.| | || - | - || Cargill, Inc Flora, Illinois | Cargill, Inc GIBSON CITY, Illinois || Cargill, Inc Chicago, Illinois | |3 people are interested in this job.