Processing Operator

Cargill•Town of Dix, NY

About The Position

The Processing Operator works in Cargill’s Food Enterprise, which serves food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with ingredients and branded products. The role operates, maintains, and adjusts processing equipment and control systems, monitors production, processes samples, and uses computer systems to record data. The operator may serve as a relief position across production operations and support other departments as needed. This is a full-time weekend-shift role, scheduled Thursday through Sunday, either 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM or 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Compensation is $25.63 per hour, and the posting lists 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 four 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, potentially including heat, cold, dust, and loud noise, while using personal protective equipment.
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 with similar equipment.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, and adjust processing equipment.
Perform operator-level maintenance and troubleshooting.
Follow safe work rules and maintain good housekeeping 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).
Support other departments as required.
Monitor equipment, operate controls, process samples, and adjust machine processes using selectivity and complex decision-making.
Use computer systems to input and record data and support others.
Set up and operate control systems or multiple machines involving moderate to complex variables; serve as a relief position for production operations.
Understand and adhere to safety policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.