Production Worker

Cargill•Lititz, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well. This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate. Job Purpose and Impact The Production worker will operate production or warehouse machines that are non-similar requiring moderate to complex setup and machine adjustments, perform maintenance and troubleshoot machine issues with in-depth understanding of policy and procedures with regular guidance and providing support to others. In this role, you will maximize throughput and produce quality product while following all Food Safety and regulatory polices as required.

Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Must be 18 years or older
Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
Basic use of a computer
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Ability to work in elevated areas
Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays with advance notice

Nice To Haves

Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems
Experience working in a production-related work
Prior experience using the forklift and/or similar equipment
Experience with SAP
Experience working in a food manufacturing environment
High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Packaging our finished product in accordance with prescribed packaging procedures while producing high-quality packing of finished goods
Work with computer-controlled equipment or more mechanically based machines to make sure they are set up properly, working well, and producing quality products
Perform changeover and machine set-up as required
Inspecting products to oversee product quality assurance
Interact regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork-focused environment
Operate forklifts
Contact the supervisor and maintenance personnel in the event of any mechanical problems or unsafe situations/work practices within your area
Understand and adhere to all safety policies and procedures
Maintain a safe and clean work environment
Other duties as assigned