Diamond V Mill Hand

Cargill•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

Cargill is hiring a Diamond V Mill Hand for its specialized portfolio enterprise, which serves businesses in areas including animal nutrition and health, bioindustrial, road safety salt, and Cargill joint ventures. This full-time role pays $37.76 per hour and works a 12-hour rotating shift. The Mill Hand operates facility equipment and technology, including mixers, batching equipment, mills, grinders, packing and weighing equipment, and palletizers. The role also involves collecting product samples, monitoring tank levels, recording data in computer systems, manufacturing products to specifications, operating mobile equipment, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment. The employee works with peers and management to support continuous improvement and teamwork, follows safety policies and procedures, and performs other duties as assigned. The position requires working in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, dust, and loud noise, using personal protective equipment. It also involves working in elevated areas and performing physical tasks such as bending, lifting up to 55 pounds, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation. Overtime, including holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts, may be required with advance notice. No relocation reimbursement is provided.

Requirements

  • Be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Understand and communicate in English, verbally and in writing.
  • Have basic computer skills.
  • Be able to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, dust, and loud noise, while using personal protective equipment.
  • Be able to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above).
  • Be able to perform physical job duties including bending, lifting up to 55 pounds, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Be able to work overtime, including holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts, with advance notice.

Nice To Haves

  • Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems.
  • Prior experience in production-related work.

Responsibilities

  • Operate facility equipment and technology, which may include mixers, batching equipment, mills, grinders, packing and weighing equipment, and palletizers.
  • Collect product samples and monitor tank levels; use computer systems to input and record data as necessary.
  • Manufacture products to ensure they meet specifications.
  • Interact regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote teamwork.
  • Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts and loaders.
  • Understand and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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
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