Process Technician

Cargill•Chicago, IL

13d•$28 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Technician I position in the East Department operates a chemical reactor and supports production activities at a plant with semi-automated batch reactors. Duties include loading and unloading railcars, bulk trucks, totes, and drums; charging supersacks, bags, and other chemicals to production processes; performing laboratory testing and SAP transactions; and carrying out lockout activities. The role also involves operating mobile powered equipment, monitoring and adjusting machinery, recording process data, and performing basic preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. The plant includes outdoor tanks and equipment, so the technician works in varied weather and indoor and outdoor conditions. Potential chemical exposure requires use of issued personal protective equipment, including respirators, chemical-resistant clothing and boots, goggles, and safety glasses. The position is full-time and permanent, with a rotating shift. Overtime, including weekends, holidays, or different shifts, may be required with advance notice.

Requirements

Must have the right to work in the U.S.; eligibility cannot be based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer.
Must be at least 18 years old to work in a production facility.
Ability to perform physical job duties, including bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, dust, and loud noise, while using required personal protective equipment, including a respirator.
Ability to work in elevated areas of 4 feet or above.
Must be able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment.
Ability to understand and communicate in English, verbally and in writing.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, especially Excel and Word.
Ability to work overtime, including weekends, holidays, or different shifts, with advance notice.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of inventory systems.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience with SAP or a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Prior experience in production-related work.
Experience operating forklifts and/or similar equipment.
Chemical operations experience, military service, or an associate degree.

Responsibilities

Operate a chemical reactor and support semi-automated batch production processes.
Load and unload railcars, bulk trucks, totes, and drums.
Charge supersacks, bags, and other chemicals to production processes.
Perform laboratory testing, SAP transactions, and lockout activities.
Operate mobile powered equipment, including forklifts, skid loaders, sit-down floor sweepers, and front-end loaders.
Learn and follow operating procedures, provide feedback on their clarity and effectiveness, and contribute to continuous improvement of facility operations.
Use hand and power tools to perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot basic machine issues; escalate broader issues.
Monitor equipment and control panels, process samples, make basic machine adjustments, and use computer systems to input and record data in accordance with policies and procedures.
Set up and operate control systems for a series of machines and equipment with limited, readily definable variables.
Understand and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.