Lead Production Technician
About The Position
Cargill is hiring a Lead Production Technician for its specialized portfolio enterprise, which serves businesses in areas including animal nutrition and health, bioindustrial, road safety salt, and Cargill joint ventures. The role involves operating production equipment and technology throughout the facility, manufacturing products to specification, collecting samples, monitoring tank levels, and recording data. The technician also works with peers and management to support continuous improvement and teamwork, operates mobile equipment, and assists managers, FSQR, supervisors, and operations teams as needed. The position requires following safety procedures and maintaining a safe, clean work environment.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Ability to understand and communicate in English, verbally and in writing.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, dust, and loud noise, while using personal protective equipment.
- Ability to work in elevated areas of 4 feet and above.
- Ability to perform physical job duties that may include bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work overtime, including holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts, with advance notice.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience leading teams, including shift meetings, safety meetings, or multistaking.
- Basic experience troubleshooting mechanical components and systems.
- Experience in production-related work.
- Experience operating mobile equipment such as a forklift.
Responsibilities
- Operate facility equipment and technology, which may include mixers, batching equipment, mills, grinders, packing equipment, weighing equipment, and palletizers.
- Collect product samples and supervise 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 a teamwork-focused environment.
- Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts and loaders.
- Assist managers, FSQR, supervisors, and the operations team as needed.
- 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.
- $3,000 sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
