Machine Operator

Cargill • Breaux Bridge, LA

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About The Position

The Machine Operator works in Cargill’s Food Enterprise, which serves food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with ingredients and branded products. This full-time role operates production equipment, including packing lines and powered mobile equipment, and adjusts machines to meet product quality and packaging specifications. The operator also performs basic preventative maintenance, troubleshoots minor equipment issues, records production information, and handles finished products. The position is on the 3rd shift, from 5:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., and pays $20.00 per hour. Overtime, weekends, holidays, or variable shifts may be required with advance notice. The position does not include relocation.

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.
• Able to work indoors and outdoors, including at heights of 4 feet or more.
• Able to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation and while using appropriate PPE.
• Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in a production, manufacturing, or plant environment.
• Forklift operating experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience using inventory or warehouse management systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment, including packing lines and powered mobile equipment.
• Set up, monitor, and adjust machines to ensure products meet quality and packaging specifications.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance and troubleshoot minor equipment issues using hand and power tools.
• Record production quality and downtime data manually and electronically, including SAP entries.
• Move, unload, and store finished products using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment.
• Follow food safety, regulatory, and safety procedures, including lockout/tagout; support housekeeping and quality checks.
• 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

What This Job Offers

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