Skilled Machine Operator

A Machine Operator has an important role to play in the daily operations of our facility. In this role you will be responsible for operating a machine to help ensure that product is produced to customer specifications. This position requires working in a cold environment (32-40 degrees) and standing for up to 10 hours each day.

Job Location: West Columbia, SC
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 2nd
Compensation: $23.25/hr

Benefits Information

• 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

Principal Accountabilities 

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Setup, change over, and teardown of machines

• Read run sheets and utilize machines to produce product to customer specifications

• Ability to lift up to 60lb
• Communicate with production employees, leads, and supervisors
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Accurately complete related paperwork
• Ensuring food safety and quality
• Cleanliness and housekeeping
• Set-up of equipment/workstation
• Be able to operate a pallet-jack
• Be able to learn and perform lock out tag out (LOTO)

Required Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• Be able to speak/read/write English
• Ability to fill out process paperwork
• Must be able to lift 60lbs or more
• Basic math skills with calculator
• Ability to work in a cold environment, and the ability to work in a potentially physically strenuous environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous food manufacturing experience
• Previous leadership experience
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Production experience
• Work history in the last 12 months