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Cargill

Packaging Technician

Cargill, Eddyville, Iowa, United States, 52553

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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 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.

Job Type:

Full Time Shift(s) Available:

12-hour day shift, from 4:00 am to 4:00 pm Compensation:

$22.10/hr. 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.

Benefits Information

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

A typical Work Day May Include

Operation of packaging equipment and forklift

Input production-related data in computer systems such as SAP

Create and apply product labels in accordance with regulatory and quality standards

Collect finished product samples and perform quality testing

Monitor Bag Weights on scale

Minor maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment

Repalletizing/disposal of distressed product

Performing required production tasks to prepare equipment for the packaging of different products and packaging types

Unloading and loading trucks/trailers and our warehouse racking system of materials, supplies, and finished product

Understanding and adhering to all safety trainings, food safety, sanitation, housekeeping, hygiene, and environmental policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned

What You Will Need

Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa, or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer

Cargill requires employees be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facility

Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation

Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)

Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)

Must be able 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

Basic computer skills

Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

Must be able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment

What Will Put You Ahead

Prior experience in production-related work

High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience

Experience operating forklifts and/or similar equipment

Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems

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

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