Production Operator in Medford

Energy Jobline ZR; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription Drug Insurance

Health and Wellness Incentives

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401(k) with matching contributions

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Short-Term and Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Cargill is hiring for a Night shift extrusion position in Medford, OR. The role focuses on producing and inspecting quality products, while maintaining clean work areas and proper ingredient dosing.

You will operate die plates, document in-process checks, and collaborate with batching and meat room staff to ensure smooth product flow. Applicants should be able to lift up to 50 lbs, work in varied conditions, and have prior production or plant experience.

Qualifications

• Must have production/plant experience.
• Capable of performing physical tasks and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Able to communicate in English (verbal/written).
• Basic computer skills for logging and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Extrude quality product in an efficient manner, inspecting every 30 minutes.
• Conduct and document quality in-process checks.
• Ensure proper additive ingredients are used at specified rates.
• Set-up die plates and knife heads.
• Minimize start-up and change-over times; maximize efficiency.
• Coordinate with batching and meat room operators for product flow.
• Maintain cleanliness of area and equipment; assist in sanitation.
• Transfer responsibilities from shift to shift.

Skills

Production experience

Physical stamina

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Willingness to work overtime

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP system

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Description

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(s) Available: Night

Compensation: $25.00/hr. up to $27.00/hr. depending on experience

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 and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

A Typical Work Day May Include:

• Extrude quality product in an efficient manner, inspecting every 30 minutes
• Conduct and document quality in-process checks
• Ensure proper additive ingredients are being used and applied at the specified rates
• Set-up die plates and knife heads
• Minimize start-up and change-over times working as efficiently as possible
• Communicate with batching and meat room operators with understanding of product flow
• Keeping working area and extrusion line clean and orderly
• Assist in weekly sanitation of equipment
• Transfer responsibilities from shift to shift
• Other task may be required

What you will need:

• 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 to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, 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)
• Must be able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment
• Ability to understand and communicate in English(verbal/written)
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
• 1 year experience in production or plant environment

What will put you ahead:

• Experience operating forklifts and/or similar equipment
• High School diploma or Equivalent
• Experience using the SAP system
• Experience operating food processing equipment

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 /Vet