BATCH NOV 2025 - Food Handler - Mason City, IA
About The Position
Accountable for the production of food safe product in a fast paced manufacturing environment; becoming proficient in cleaning procedures, tear down and set up, to include, but not limited to: Ovens, freezers, transfer belts and conveyors, general housekeeping of plant floors and drains, chemical cage, shelves, floors, walls, labeling containers; start up and shut down of a production line, making mechanical adjustments, and troubleshooting equipment. Ensuring all production paperwork is completed, which will require basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). Responsible for containing and proactively addressing potential problems that may arise in an effort to limit disruptions to production Ensuring all processing steps have been completed and a quality product is delivered to the customer (all food handling tasks were completed properly; i.e. proper packaging, weights are in acceptable range) including assisting others as needed Maintain adherence to all Corporate Environmental Health and Safety Policies and Procedures This position shall have the responsibility to report problems with the food safety management system to identified person(s). This position has the responsibility and authority to initiate and record actions. Acquire and maintain knowledge of HACCP/OPRP/PRP (GMP) policies and requirements to complete all monitoring and/or verifications tasks as outlined in the Food Safety Management All job duties may be revised by the supervisor when necessary to accommodate business needs. The descriptions are general guidelines of expectations but may not include all responsibilities of the position
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
- Basic math ability (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division)
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English
- Basic computer skills
- Availability to work outside of normal shift up to including weekend and off shift hours as needed.
- Willing to work in hot and cold environment
Nice To Haves
- Previous food service and/or production experience
- Previous leadership experience
- Consistent work history in the last 12 months
- Critical thinking skills
- Dependable and punctual
Responsibilities
- Production of food safe product in a fast paced manufacturing environment
- Proficient in cleaning procedures, tear down and set up
- General housekeeping of plant floors and drains, chemical cage, shelves, floors, walls, labeling containers
- Start up and shut down of a production line, making mechanical adjustments, and troubleshooting equipment
- Ensuring all production paperwork is completed, which will require basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
- Responsible for containing and proactively addressing potential problems that may arise in an effort to limit disruptions to production
- Ensuring all processing steps have been completed and a quality product is delivered to the customer
- Maintain adherence to all Corporate Environmental Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
- Report problems with the food safety management system to identified person(s)
- Initiate and record actions
- Acquire and maintain knowledge of HACCP/OPRP/PRP (GMP) policies and requirements to complete all monitoring and/or verifications tasks as outlined in the Food Safety Management
Benefits
- Shift differential
- Attendance incentive bonus
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
