Title: Packaging Technician

Job Requisition ID: 311393

Location:

Eddyville, Iowa, US United States, 52553

Category: BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS)

Description:

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.
Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
This position is in Cargill’s food and bioindustrial business, where manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice companies rely on us to consistently deliver the products and services they need, and use our technical expertise and market knowledge to develop innovative products.

Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 12-hour day shift, from 4:00 am to 4:00 pm
Compensation: $22.10/hr.

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 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

A typical Work Day May Include:

Operation of packaging equipment and forklift
Input production-related data in computer systems such as SAP
Create and apply product labels in accordance with regulatory and quality standards
Collect finished product samples and perform quality testing
Monitor Bag Weights on scale
Minor maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment
Repalletizing/disposal of distressed product
Performing required production tasks to prepare equipment for the packaging of different products and packaging types
Unloading and loading trucks/trailers and our warehouse racking system of materials, supplies, and finished product
Understanding and adhering to all safety trainings, food safety, sanitation, housekeeping, hygiene, and environmental policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned

What You Will Need:

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 accommodation
Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
Must be able 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) including a respirator
Basic computer skills
Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
Must be able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment

What Will Put You Ahead:

Prior experience in production-related work
High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
Experience operating forklifts and/or similar equipment
Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems

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