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Flake Packaging Technician

Cargill
  • Horseheads, NY
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    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 Type: Full-time
    Shift(s) Available: Available for any shift

    Compensation: $23.43/hr
    Sign on bonus: $1,500

    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.

    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

    Principal Accountabilities: 

    • Troubleshoot and operate packaging equipment
    • Verify and record production quantities produced and/or consumed
    • Communicate effectively with counterparts and management during shift exchanges
    • Ensure product quality meets Food Safety guidelines and customer specifications at packaging
    • Perform preventive maintenance on packaging equipment
    • Understand and adhere to all safety rules and regulations
    • Maintain a safe and clean work environment
    • Perform 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 (4 feet and above)
    • 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, including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing or prior military experience
    • 3 to 5 years of forklift operation experience
    • Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as SAP
    • Basic experience in troubleshooting mechanical components and systems
    • Ability to operate machinery and industrial equipment
    • High School Diploma/GED, or a minimum of two years of relevant work experience

    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



    To apply using chat/text, please click Apply Now button OR use this link to create a login to apply.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHorseheads, NY

    Skills

    • Agricultureunmatched
    • Business Growthunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)unmatched
    • Disability Insuranceunmatched
    • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
    • Food Productionunmatched
    • Food Safetyunmatched
    • Food Servicesunmatched
    • Forkliftunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Militaryunmatched
    • Prescription Drugsunmatched
    • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • SAPunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Tuition Reimbursementunmatched
    • Waitressingunmatched

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