Meat Pump Operator - Cook

Cargill•Fort Worth, TX
•Onsite

About The Position

Cargill is hiring a full-time Meat Pump Operator - Cook in its protein and salt business in Fort Worth, Texas. The role involves setting up and operating short-cycle machines, monitoring production and product quality, performing basic preventative maintenance and troubleshooting, maintaining production and quality records, and moving finished product. The position is on the second shift, from 3:15 p.m. to 11:45 p.m., and pays $23.70 per hour. The work environment may range from cold to warm.

Requirements

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Ability to work in a cold-to-warm environment.
  • Ability to work with a variety of hand tools.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English.
  • Ability to perform basic math.

Responsibilities

  • Set up similar machines with limited setup requirements.
  • Feed materials into machines, operate and monitor short-cycle machine operations with frequent guidance, and make adjustments to meet product specifications.
  • Use hand and power tools for preventative maintenance and basic machine troubleshooting, escalating broader machine issues.
  • Track production and quality records manually and electronically.
  • Operate powered mobile equipment, including a forklift or pallet jack.
  • Unload and prepare product for movement as finished product.
  • Understand and follow safety policies and procedures, including equipment lockout/tag-out procedures.
  • 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
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