Machine Operator

Cargill • Albert Lea, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator supports production by operating and monitoring machinery with limited setup, making basic adjustments, and helping maintain a clean, efficient work environment while meeting safety and quality standards. The role includes starting, running, monitoring, and adjusting production equipment; setting up machines and completing basic changeovers; recording production, safety, and quality information; and assisting with basic preventive maintenance and troubleshooting. Issues should be escalated when needed. The operator must follow safety, food safety, quality, regulatory, and lockout/tagout procedures. The position is in a fast-paced production environment that may be cold or warm and requires use of PPE and physical tasks. The role is located in Albert Lea, Minnesota, and is full-time, first shift, Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be requested. Compensation is $21.65 per hour.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English as required for safety and documentation.
• Basic math and computer capability to complete production and quality checks.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in food manufacturing, production, or warehouse environments.
• Previous experience operating production or warehouse machinery.
• Familiarity with basic preventive maintenance or machine troubleshooting.
• Work history in the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment by starting, running, monitoring, and adjusting machines to maintain product quality.
• Set up machines and perform basic changeovers according to established procedures.
• Complete production, safety, and quality checks, tracking information manually or electronically.
• Assist with basic preventive maintenance and troubleshooting, escalating issues when needed.
• Follow safety, food safety, and regulatory policies, including proper lockout/tagout procedures.
• Perform physical tasks, including standing for long periods, climbing, bending, and twisting, in a fast-paced cold or warm production setting while using required PPE.
• Follow food safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines to maintain compliance and product integrity.
• Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Development opportunities.
• Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

What This Job Offers

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