Processing Operator

Cargill•White Marsh, MD

About The Position

This full-time Processing Operator position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, which provides food products to foodservice operators, grocery stores, manufacturers, and exporters. The role supports production by recording performance and downtime information, collecting samples and checking product quality, handling materials with forklifts and end loaders, maintaining and troubleshooting equipment, managing distressed products, and completing changeovers. The position is on the 1st shift and pays $22.60 per hour. Employees must follow safety requirements and help maintain a safe, clean work environment. The role may involve overtime, weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice. Relocation reimbursement is not included.

Requirements

Must have the right to work in the U.S.; eligibility 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 understand and communicate in English, verbally and in writing.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, potentially including heat, cold, dust, and loud noise, while using personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above).
Ability to perform physical job duties, potentially including bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice.
Experience operating a front-end loader.
Experience operating forklifts.
Experience working in a production-related role.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as SAP.
High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years of equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Accurately input performance and production downtime data into the system.
Collect product samples and conduct quality checks according to established standards.
Operate a forklift safely and efficiently to support material handling.
Use end loaders to fill salt hoppers, load trucks, and transfer salt into inventory.
Perform basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting to reduce downtime.
Re-palletize and properly dispose of distressed products.
Execute changeover procedures.
Understand and adhere to all safety rules and regulations.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.