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Packaging Operator

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Job ID 319019 Date posted 12/01/2025 Location Cleveland , Ohio Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

Cargill is a trusted salt supplier to a wide variety of industries; our portfolio includes food processing salts, sodium reduction solutions, salt for water softeners and swimming pools, bulk and packaged ice melters, industrial salts, and salt for animal feeding. Working at Cargill is an opportunity to thrive – a place to develop your career to the fullest while engaging in meaningful work that makes a positive impact around the globe! We depend on creative, responsible, hardworking individuals like you to operate our business successfully! 

Job Type: Full-time
Shift Available: 2nd shift
Compensation: $28.74

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 

  • Troubleshooting and operating packaging equipment
  • Verify and record production quantities produced and/or consumed
  • Effectively communicate with counter-parts and management during shift exchanges
  • Ensure quality of the product meets Food Safety guidelines and customer specifications at packaging
  • Perform preventative maintenance on packaging equipment
  • Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
  • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
  • Other duties as assigned

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 perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a 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)
  • Must be able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment
  • Ability to understand and communicate in English(verbal/written)
  • High School diploma or Equivalent
  • Basic use of a computer
  • Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts as customer demand dictates
  • Ability to interpret and understand reports, safety/operating procedures & other policies and procedures and utilize equipment checklists 
  • Ability to perform all phases of the packaging operation

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Forklift certified
  • Prior manufacturing or military experience
  • Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team
  • Ability to operate equipment related to the classification
  • Ability to perform lubrication, servicing and minor maintenance for equipment related to the classification

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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