Cargill · 4 hours ago
Operations Technician
Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. The Operations Technician role involves executing processes and operating equipment to maintain a continuous process flow, while also ensuring safety and efficiency in the food production environment.
AgricultureFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingMeat and Poultry
Responsibilities
Executing processes and operating all equipment of a designated area to maintain a dynamic and continuous process flow such as collecting and processing samples
Monitor tank levels, product temperatures and pressures, including observing readings on computers and field instruments, documenting key readings and information and making appropriate adjustments
Troubleshoot and operate equipment & instrumentation efficiently and perform routine maintenance
Unloading raw materials, loading finished products (trucks, railcars, etc.) and controlling inventory to meet both internal and external customer needs
Open communication with peers and management to promote a teamwork focused environment as well as developing and participating in individual/group skill development training
Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, mobile lifts, and railcar movers as necessary
Moving, dumping and unloading ingredients in railcars/trucks
Operate standard maintenance tools such as power tools, basic hand tools, electric tools, etc
Understanding and adhering to all safety trainings, food safety, sanitation, hygiene and environmental policies and procedures
Interfacing with customers and carriers of our products
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Must be 18 years or older
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
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 elevated areas (4 feet and above)
Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
Basic use of computer
Preferred
Experience operating mobile equipment such as forklifts, loaders, etc
High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Experience working in a production lab, analyzing samples, and collecting data
Prior experience in production-related work
Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems
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
Company
Cargill
Cargill provides agricultural, food, bioindustrial, and risk management solutions across global supply chains and manufacturing sectors.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
National Safety Council
2025-06-25Grant· $0.02M
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