Utility/Flex Operating Technician-Crush

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 agricultural supply chain business, where we seamlessly connect farming customers with food, feed and industry.The role of the Utility/Flex Operating Technician is to provide the operational skills for successful operation of the plants. While their primary focus is helping where needed in operations, they are also expected to be involved in planning, implementation, data interpretation, and results presentation. The Utility/Flex Technician must fully understand the purpose and goals of the plant and Company. They are expected to perform in a participative team environment, providing leadership and accepting responsibility appropriate with their skill and knowledge.

Extraction

Monitoring The Plant, Making Sure Temperatures and Vacuums Stay Within PerimetersExtract Oil from The Meal in the Extracting Process

Lecithin

Assisting In Loading Lecithin Trucks and RailcarsMaintaining Samples of Lecithin to Be Analyzed by The Lab and Verifying Samples Are Within Customer SpecificationsMonitor Level of DE And Peroxide and Using Mobile Equipment to ChangeNavigate The Scale House’s Computer to Weigh in Trucks to Be Loaded

Boiler/CO-Gen

Maintaining Boiler Water Samples and Chemical InventoryMonitoring the CO-Gen Building

Prep Plant

Meal Production (Pre-Extracted and Post-Extracted)Monitor Exhaust Areas and To Avoid Any Release to AtmosphereMaintaining Meal Samples and Making Adjustments to Keep Product In SpecJob Type: Full TimeShift (s) Available: Rotating (12 hrs shift from 7 to 7)Pay rate: First 90 days $27.83/hr., after 90 days will go to $30.41/hr.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:

Operate equipment and processes

Procure and analyze samples

Log data readings

Execute process adjustments based upon interpretation of analytical and process data

Prepare or update equipment or process operating documents and procedures

Perform utility work (cleaning/GMP)

Write requisitions for parts, materials, and supplies

Conduct physical inventory

Troubleshoot plant problems

Participate in all quality, safety, and health programs

Prepare reports. Make presentations. Participate in team activities

Report on production activities during shift change meeting

Assist maintenance and quality assurance in performance of tasks

Filling in other departments as needed

Maintain plant security

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 work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accomodation

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)

High School Diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience

Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal)

Preferred Qualifications:

Forklift experience

Experience working in a production or plant environment

Basic computer and typing skills

Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)

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.At Cargill, everyone matters and everyone counts. Cargill is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. As such and in alignment with our Guiding Principles, Cargill's long-standing equal employment opportunity policy prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, family status, citizenship status, veteran status, military status, union affiliation, or any other status protected by law.Cargill also complies with all applicable national and local laws and regulations pertaining to non-discrimination and employment.Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Cargill, Inc. and subsidiaries (“Cargill”) have an internal recruiting department. Please review this notice.US Employment Resources: Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.