Processing Operator

Cargill • Watkins Glen, NY

1d

About The Position

This position is in Cargill’s Food Enterprise, which serves food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with innovative ingredients and branded products. The portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa, and chocolate.

The Processing Operator operates, maintains, and adjusts processing equipment; monitors equipment and controls; processes samples; and adjusts machine processes. The role uses computer systems to record data and may operate control systems or several machines involving moderate to complex variables. The operator may also serve as a relief position across production operations and support other departments as needed.

This is a full-time position on a weekend shift: Thursday–Sunday, either 6:00 AM–6:00 PM or 6:00 PM–6:00 AM. Compensation is $25.63 per hour, with a $1,500 sign-on bonus. Relocation reimbursement 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 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 elevated areas (4 feet and above).
• Ability to understand and communicate in English, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays with advance notice.
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, dust, and loud noise, while using personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP or a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• High school diploma/GED or at least two years of relevant work experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, especially Excel and Word.
• Forklift experience and/or experience operating similar equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and adjust processing equipment.
• Perform operator-level maintenance and troubleshoot equipment.
• Follow safe work rules, housekeeping standards, and good manufacturing practices.
• Comply with FSQR and HACCP programs, including documentation, sample retention, and accurate, timely data entry.
• Safely and proficiently operate powered hand jacks and other powered industrial trucks (PITs).
• Monitor equipment, operate controls, process samples, and adjust machine processes using judgment and complex decision-making.
• Use computer systems to input and record data and support others.
• Set up and operate control systems or a series of machines involving several moderate-to-complex variables; serve as a relief operator for production operations as needed.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Support other departments as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance.
• Health and wellness incentives.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Short-term disability and life insurance.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts.
• $1,500 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed