Process Operator Lead

Cargill•Flora, IL

About The Position

Cargill is seeking a Process Operator Lead for its specialized portfolio enterprise, which serves businesses and customers in areas including animal nutrition and health, bioindustrial, road safety salt, and Cargill joint ventures. The role performs assigned lead activities while also carrying out operator responsibilities. It supports a safe, stable operating process through equipment operation and monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, data entry, and guidance to other operators. This is a full-time, third-shift position paying $25.15–$31.06 per hour. Relocation is not included.

Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to understand and communicate in English verbally and in writing.
Ability to perform physical job duties, including bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, dust, and loud noise, while using personal protective equipment.
Ability to work overtime, including weekends, holidays, or different shifts, with advance notice.
Valid driver's license or ID.
At least 2 years of experience in production-related work.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Computer skills for data entry related to label production and the ability to monitor inventory and shipment completion.
Experience with warehouse or shipping systems, SAP, or inventory management software.
Experience operating and troubleshooting industrial equipment, such as packaging machinery.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a positive and professional manner.
Consistently demonstrates strong safety leadership.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned lead activities and support the team while also performing operator duties.
Operate mobile powered equipment, including forklifts, skid loaders, sit-down floor sweepers, and front-end loaders.
Inspect facility buildings, grounds, and equipment; troubleshoot issues; perform light maintenance and repairs; and coordinate with maintenance and other teams to support stable operations.
Use hand and power tools to perform preventative and autonomous maintenance, troubleshoot complex machine issues, and help other operators troubleshoot and provide guidance.
Monitor equipment, operate control panels, process samples, adjust machine processes using selectivity and complex decision-making, and use computer systems to enter and record data and support others.
Understand and follow all safety policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.