Production Operator

Utah State Extension; Blooming Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and bioindustrial sector is seeking a Production Operator II for their Blooming Prairie location. This role involves operating and maintaining equipment, ensuring safety and quality control during chemical processes. The candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent experience and meet specific physical demands. Benefits include competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, and comprehensive health insurance offerings.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Employee assistance resource

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
• 18 years or older.
• Minimum of two years equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control various unit operations via the process control system.
• Conduct boiler water analysis and environmental inspections.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on plant systems.

Skills

Ability to communicate in English

Ability to operate machinery

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Process control system

Job description

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.
Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.

This position is in Cargill’s food and bioindustrial business, where manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice companies rely on us to consistently deliver the products and services they need, and use our technical expertise and market knowledge to develop innovative products.

The Production Operator II, will operate, perform maintenance and troubleshoot broad issues for a series of machines and equipment in the use of chemicals to produce consumer products with an understanding of policies and procedures, using judgement and selectivity with regular guidance. In this role, you will run analytical tests and ensure quality control during chemical processes and maintain a dynamic and continuous process flow that meets safety and regulatory compliance.

Shift: Rotating
Compensation: $25 / hourly
Sign-On Bonus: $1000

Benefits:
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Life/ Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Cargill retirement plans
• Comprehensive employee assistance resource

A Typical Workday May Include:

• Monitoring and controlling the various unit operations via the process control system, checking product quality and progress
• Acquiring general knowledge of the plant boiler, and acquiring required boiler license(s) as soon as possible within four-year wage progression period
• Conducting boiler water analysis and boiler spot-checks as required
• Following documented process procedures and timely completing required paperwork
• Conducting environmental inspections and required emergency response
• Completing and coordinating Safe Work Permits
• Performing a variety of basic preventative maintenance tasks on plant systems and equipment
• Interacting regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused environment
• Operating mobile equipment such as forklifts, loaders, etc.
• Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures
• Performing Behavioral-Based Safety observations
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment

What You Will Need:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs., kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without a 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) including a respirator
• Must be able to operate machinery and/or Industrial equipment, including a forklift
• High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
• Ability to understand and communicate in English(verbal/written)
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts and overtime including holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts with advance notice
  
  

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