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Packaging Operator

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Job ID 320699 Date posted 01/08/2026 Location : Cedar Rapids, Iowa Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time


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 food ingredients and bio-industrial business, where we anticipate trends around taste, nutrition and safety to innovate and provide solutions to manufacturers, retailers and foodservice companies.


Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: 3rd shift
Compensation: $34.25/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


Principal Accountabilities:

  • Operate equipment associated with the production process. This may include grain handling, processing and/or, conveyance, packaging equipment
  • Ensure accurate information of operating logs, bills of lading, scale weights and transactions are recorded
  • Assist with the collection and processing of samples 
  • Understand and adhere to state and federal Occupational Safety and Health rules and regulations as related to plant safety
  • Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment utilized by facility; determine immediate and long-range needs for maintenance and repair work
  • Enter work orders utilizing maintenance computer program (SAP)
  • Troubleshoot minor problems as required
  • Maintain a safe and sanitary atmosphere with a high regard for food safety and environmental impacts
  • Attend various mandatory safety and departmental meetings
  • Communicate in a courteous and positive manner to accomplish duties effectively, working as a team with all involved
  • Assist other personnel as needed, and will perform other duties essential to the department as requested by the production supervisor


Required Qualifications:

  • Must be eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)     
  • Basic use of a computer     
  • 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)     
  • Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)    
  • Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without a reasonable accommodation     
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays with advance notice


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems
  • Experience working in a production-related work
  • Prior experience using the forklift
  • Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)



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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