Chocolate Plant Production Worker - Cargill : Job Details

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill's food ingredients and bio-industrial business, where we anticipate trends around taste, nutrition and safety to innovate and provide solutions to manufacturers, retailers, and food service companies.

**Job Type:** Full Time

**Shifts Available:** Rotating

**Compensation:** $24.68/hr plus shift differential, $0.25/hr 2nd shift. $0.50/hr 3rd shift

**Benefits Information:**

+ Medical, 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:**

+ Operate equipment associated with the loadout and unloading process utilizing scales, pumps, pneumatic conveyors, and mobile equipment/forklifts

+ Packaging our finished product in accordance with prescribed packaging procedures while producing high-quality packing of finished goods

+ Work with computer-controlled equipment or more mechanically based machines to make sure they are set up properly, working well, and producing quality products. Perform changeover and machine set-up as required

+ Inspecting products to oversee product quality assurance

+ Interact regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork-focused environment

+ Operate forklifts

+ Contact the supervisor and maintenance personnel in the event of any mechanical problems or unsafe situations/work practices within your area

+ Understand and adhere to all safety policies and procedures

+ Maintain a safe and clean work environment

+ 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)

+ Basic use of a computer

+ 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 in elevated areas

+ 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 overtime, weekends, and holidays with advance notice

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems

+ Experience working in a production-related work

+ Prior experience using the forklift and/or similar equipment

+ Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

+ Experience working in a food manufacturing environment

+ High school diploma or equivalent

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.