Lead Production Technician

Cargill • Wooster, OH

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About The Position

Cargill is hiring a Lead Production Technician for its specialized portfolio enterprise, which serves businesses and customers in markets including animal nutrition and health, bioindustrial, road safety salt, and Cargill joint ventures. The role involves operating facility equipment and technology, producing products to specification, collecting samples and recording data, and supporting safe, clean, and continuously improving facility operations. This is a full-time position with a 3rd shift schedule. Compensation is $25.00–$30.00 per hour, with a $3,000 sign-on bonus. Relocation reimbursement is not included.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must be 18 years of age 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, including 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 and 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 with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote teamwork.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed