Manufacturing Technician

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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 protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Location: Timberville, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: 2nd
Compensation: $21.10/hr

Benefits Information

• + Shift Differential
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Marathon Health Clinic (Employer sponsored health center)
• 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 

• Primary function – Program and operate Tipper Tie with correct specs for products being produced
• Troubleshoot equipment problems
• Will do machine set-up, tear down, and style changes
• Responsible for some paperwork and other miscellaneous duties
• Maintain line efficiencies and line speed for employees assigned to that line
• Must be able to rotate within the departments and other departments
• Work on the line as needed
• Conduct PMs
• Be able to fix small breakdowns

Required Qualifications 

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to lift 40lbs
• Ability to work flexible hours and/or shifts
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must be a self-starter and have good communication skills
• Must be a team player, but also must be able to work well alone
• Also, requires lifting, stooping, bending, reaching, pulling and recording weights from scales
• Accuracy, precision, and dependability are a necessity
• Must stay until the shift end to teardown and clean
• Must have good basic math skills
• Must be able to communicate, read and write in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Work history in the past 12 months

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement. 

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet