Line Operator

Company: Cargill
Location: Lake Odessa
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Job Level: Hourly
Job Type: Hourly Full Time
Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 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.

Job Location: Lake Odessa, MI
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: 3rd
Compensation: $22.50/hr
Sign-On Bonus: $3000

Benefits Information:
$2 shift differential from 2:00pm - 6:00am
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
70% Accountable for the production of food safe product in a fast paced manufacturing environment; start up and shut down of a production line, making mechanical adjustments, and troubleshooting equipment. Ensuring all production paperwork is completed, which will require basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). Responsible for containing and proactively addressing potential problems that may arise in an effort to limit disruptions to production as well as assisting and guiding Food Handlers as needed.
10% Complete SAP documentation accurately and proficiently as well as any other written communication applicable to the job. Ensuring all processing steps have been completed and a quality product is delivered to the customer (all food handler tasks were completed properly; i.e. proper packaging, weights are in acceptable range).
10% Maintain adherence to all Corporate Environmental Health and Safety Policies and Procedures through monthly participation in the behavior based safety program and completion of the monthly safety and food safety training material.
10% This position shall have the responsibility to report problems with the food safety management system to identified person(s). -This position has the responsibility and authority to initiate and record actions. -Acquire and maintain knowledge of HACCP/OPRP/PRP (GMP) policies and requirements to complete all monitoring and/or verifications tasks as outlined in the Food Safety Management
All job duties and schedule may be revised by the supervisor when necessary to accommodate business needs. The descriptions are general guidelines of expectations but may not include all responsibilities of the position.

Required Qualifications
Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Must be 18 years or older
Ability to perform basic math such as Addition, Subtraction, Division, and Multiplication.
Ability to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time
Ability to work in a repetitive and fast paced environment
Ability to rotate through a variety of tasks
Availability to work outside of normal shift up to including weekend and off shift hours as needed.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Ability to meet the required work schedule
Ability to lift and carry at least 60 lbs repetitively for frequent extended periods
Ability to work in varying environments
Must have basic computer skills
Must have at minimum High School Diploma
Demonstrate basic technical abilities to effectively troubleshoot manufacturing and packaging equipment

Preferred Qualifications.
Previous food manufacturing and/or production experience.
Previous leadership experience.
Track record of safe work history in the past 12 months
Willingness to complete training using lab equipment, confined space entry, chemical handling, lifting procedures and procedures for process lines and mixing room.
Proficiency in SAP

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

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