Packaging Technician

Job Purpose and Impact

Job Type: Full Time
Shifts available: Split shift 
Compensation: $20.00/hr plus shift differential
Sign-On Bonus: $1,500

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, 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

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.

Key Accountabilities

Principal Accountabilites:

• Operation of packaging system and related equipment
• Cross training in Bulk/Mini Bulk/Pallets/Shipping
• Operation of forklifts and warehouse management systems
• Miscellaneous packaging/mini bulk/warehousing/housekeeping/maintenance duties as assigned
• Operation of label printers and stretch wrapping equipment
• Monitoring bins and working with dryer operator
• Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
• Cargill requires employees be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facility
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable
• Must be able to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions with the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc.
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Basic use of a computer
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays with advance notice
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in a production or plant environment
• Forklift experience
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience with Inventory Systems

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