Production Operator

Cargill • Blooming Prairie, MN

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About The Position

Cargill is hiring a full-time Production Operator in its specialized portfolio enterprise, which serves businesses and customers in areas including animal nutrition and health, bioindustrial, road safety salt, and Cargill joint ventures. The role pays $25 per hour and works rotating 12-hour shifts. The operator monitors and controls plant operations, checks product quality, performs boiler-related duties, follows documented processes, carries out basic preventative maintenance, and operates mobile equipment. The position also requires environmental inspections, emergency response activities, and adherence to safety procedures.

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, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, dust, and loud noise, while using personal protective equipment including a respirator.
• Must be able to operate machinery and industrial equipment, including a forklift.
• High school diploma/GED or at least two years of equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above).
• Ability to understand and communicate in English, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts and overtime, including holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts with advance notice.
• Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in production-related work.
• Prior chemical industry experience.
• High school diploma/GED or at least two years of equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control unit operations through the process control system, and check product quality and progress.
• Acquire general knowledge of the plant boiler and obtain required boiler license(s) as soon as possible within the four-year wage progression period.
• Conduct boiler water analysis and boiler spot-checks as required.
• Follow documented process procedures and complete required paperwork on time.
• Conduct environmental inspections and participate in required emergency response.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks on plant systems and equipment.
• Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts and loaders.
• Understand and adhere to safety procedures.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Cargill retirement plans.
• Comprehensive employee assistance resource.
• Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED