Process Operator Lead

Cargill•Flora, IL

3d•$25 - $31

About The Position

Cargill is hiring a Process Operator Lead for its specialized portfolio enterprise, which serves businesses in animal nutrition and health, bioindustrial, road safety salt, and Cargill joint ventures. The position combines assigned lead activities and team support with hands-on operator responsibilities. The role operates on the 3rd shift and pays $25.15–$31.06 per hour.

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, potentially 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 provide support to 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 maintain stable operations.
Use hand and power tools for preventative and autonomous maintenance, troubleshoot complex machine issues, and assist and guide other operators with troubleshooting.
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.