Operations Technician

cargill•Hammond, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is in Cargill's Food Enterprise, which is committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Their portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa, and chocolate. Cargill is a family company dedicated to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world safely, responsibly, and sustainably. They are a key part of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make, and deliver essential products.

Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Must be 18 years or older
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including a respirator
Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above) while tied off with a harness
Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
Basic use of computer
High school diploma/GED

Nice To Haves

Experience operating mobile equipment such as forklifts, loaders, etc.
Experience with railcar loading
Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Experience working in a production lab, analyzing samples, and collecting data
Prior experience in production-related work
Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems
Previous shift work experience

Responsibilities

Executing processes and operating all equipment of a designated area to maintain a dynamic and continuous process flow such as collecting and processing samples
Monitor tank levels, product temperatures, and pressures, including observing readings on computers and field instruments, documenting key readings and information, and making appropriate adjustments
Troubleshoot and operate equipment & instrumentation efficiently, and perform routine maintenance
Unloading raw materials, loading finished products (trucks, railcars, etc.), and controlling inventory to meet both internal and external customer needs
Open communication with peers and management to promote a teamwork focused environment as well as developing and participating in individual/group skill development training
Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, mobile lifts, and railcar movers as necessary
Moving, dumping and unloading ingredients in railcars/trucks
Operate standard maintenance tools such as power tools, basic hand tools, electric tools, etc.
Understanding and adhering to all safety trainings, food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and environmental policies and procedures
Interfacing with customers and carriers of our products
Other duties as assigned