Molding & Packing Operator

Cargill•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well. This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.The purpose of the Molding and packing Operator position is to Complete all required quality and food safety checks and documents utilizing the required documents or electronic systems. Maintain a food-safe work environment by cleaning up spills, and maintaining hygienic work conditions. Comply with all GMP, safety, sanitation, and any other plant rules as established by the company. Follow all Food Safety (HACCP), & GMPs policies

Requirements

Cargill requires employees to be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facility
Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
Must be able to read, write, and perform basic math and have keyboarding skills for data input
High School diploma / GED equivalent
Ability to read and communicate in English effectively. (Verbally and Written)
Must be able to plan, implement, oversee, and evaluate the work of all team members
Able to work with different temperature and humidity conditions in the work area that can vary from temperatures ranging from 65 degrees F up to or exceeding 100 degrees, and very humid (near or over 80%) to ultra-low humidity (less than 40%)
Must be able to work with noise levels up to 115 decibels requiring the use of hearing protection for most of the day.Must be required to wear plastic gloves while performing duties involving potential direct contact with the product
Ability to regularly walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs and lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Ability to work overtime and work holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts in a Union environment

Nice To Haves

Previous food production experience
Forklift previous experience
Previous experience as an Industrial Machine Operator

Responsibilities

Operate MIK1 & MIK2 Automated Packaging Equipment and Bindler automated Packaging Equipment.
Read schedule for production lines and communicate with the operator from the previous shift to determine the status of the lines. (Machinery problems change over status, availability of paste, special operating instructions, quality control issues, etc.)
Communicate with the lead person and department personnel to determine if there are any problems on your assigned line.
Check schedule, product specs., and special instructions.
Use ladder to check and maintain use tank level from bulk storage (panel view).
Set up and monitor running of depositors.
Set and monitor tempering units.
Use and evaluate temper meter; understand the theory of tempering.
Check of proper valves are set.
Monitor depositor hoppers.
Set and monitor cooling tunnels.
Maintain proper return of product to use tank.
Monitor line temperatures of product from use tank to tempering unit and from tempering unit to depositor.
Communicate with packers.
Handle rework.
Maintain a clear work area.
Check and maintain proper count/lb. and appearance
Change and maintain plates (2-person job).
Change knives; set knives.
Maintain necessary records & SPC charts.
Do routine trouble shooting and maintenance