Chocolate Plant Production Worker

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s food ingredients and bio-industrial business, where we anticipate trends around taste, nutrition and safety to innovate and provide solutions to manufacturers, retailers, and food service companies.

Job Type: Full Time
Shifts Available: Rotating
Compensation: $24.68/hr plus shift differential, $0.25/hr 2nd shift. $0.50/hr 3rd shift

Benefits Information:
Medical, 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

Principal Accountabilities:
Operate equipment associated with the loadout and unloading process utilizing scales, pumps, pneumatic conveyors, and mobile equipment/forklifts
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

Required Qualifications:
Must be eligible to work in the US 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 a reasonable accommodation
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications:
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 or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Experience working in a food manufacturing environment
High school diploma or equivalent

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.