Production Technician

Grow your career with Cargill in Flora, IL . Join our team as a Production Technician on the 2nd shift! Pay range from $20.00/hr-$26.00/hr along with comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance, Paid Vacation and Holidays, 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions, Paid Parental Leave and more!

Principal Accountabilities:

• Operating equipment and technology tools throughout the facility which may include mixers, batching, mills, grinders, packing, weighing, palletizers, etc
• Collecting product samples and supervising tank levels, utilizing computer systems to input and record data as necessary
• Manufacturing products to ensure that they meet specifications
• Interacting regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused environment
• Operating mobile equipment such as forklifts, loaders, etc.
• Understand and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship
• Be 18 years or older
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 55lbs., kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation
• 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) including a respirator
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Ability to work overtime including holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts with advance notice
• Basic maintenance skills and experience
• Prior experience utilizing computer systems to operate Automation controls
• Inventory Experience

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet