Packaging Technician

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.

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.

Job Location: White Marsh, MD

Job Type: Full Time

Shift(s) Available: 2nd: [2pm-10pm]

Compensation: $22.32/hr

Job Overview

As a Packaging Technician at Cargill, you'll play a critical role in moving, packaging, and preparing bulk and finished products safely and efficiently. In this hands‑on role, you'll operate equipment, monitor processes, and ensure materials are loaded, unloaded, and packaged to meet quality and safety standards. You'll be part of a team focused on reliability, efficiency, and delivering high‑quality products every day.

What You Will Do

• Operate packaging machinery, including stretch‑wrapping systems, label‑printing equipment, and forklifts, to process and transport bulk and finished materials.
• Monitor processing, following standard operating procedures to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Maintain production schedules and record data consistently and accurately.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and minor maintenance tasks as required.
• Follow all safety, food safety, and regulatory procedures while maintaining all housekeeping expectations.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or variable shifts with advance notice.
• Perform duties as assigned.

What You Will Need

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English, verbal and written.
• Able to work indoors and outdoors, including at heights of 4 feet or more, and capable of performing physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing, bending, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation and while using appropriate PPE.
• Basic computer skills.

What Will Put You Ahead

• At least one year of experience in a production, manufacturing, or plant environment.
• Forklift operating experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience using SAP or other inventory/warehouse management systems.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Development Opportunities

About Cargill

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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vet.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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