Process Technician

Cargill•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Process Technician I position in the East Department operates semi-automated batch reactors and supports production processes. Duties include loading and unloading railcars, bulk trucks, totes, and drums; charging supersacks, bags, and other chemicals; conducting laboratory testing; completing SAP transactions; and performing lockout activities. The facility includes outdoor tanks and equipment, so the role involves working in varied weather and using required personal protective equipment, including respirators, chemical-resistant clothing and boots, goggles, and safety glasses.

Requirements

Must have the right to work in the U.S.; work authorization cannot be based solely on 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 PPE, including a respirator.
Ability to work in elevated areas four feet and above.
Ability to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment.
Ability to understand and communicate in English, verbally and in writing.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, 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 production-related work experience.
Experience operating forklifts and/or similar equipment.
Chemical operations experience, military service, or a university associate's degree.

Responsibilities

Operate mobile powered equipment, including forklifts, skid loaders, sit-down floor sweepers, and front-end loaders.
Learn operating procedures, provide feedback on their clarity and effectiveness, and contribute to continuous improvement of facility operations.
Use hand and power tools for preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting, escalating broader machine issues.
Monitor equipment and control panels, process samples, make basic machine adjustments, and use computer systems to enter 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.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Run chemical reactors and 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.