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Job Purpose and Impact

Cargill’s Cocoa and Chocolate business counts with specialists at every stage in the production process – from farm to factory – we craft cocoa and chocolate products according to specific desires for a wide range of applications including confectionery, bakery, cereals, desserts, dry mixes, ice cream and dairy. Our world-class products and services have been developed through almost 50 years of experience in the industry. We depend on creative, responsible, hardworking individuals like you to operate our business successfully! The Sanitation Operator I, will perform housekeeping and sanitation processes using basic equipment and following sanitation schedules and safety processes. In this role, you will maintain good housekeeping and sanitation conditions to ensure food safety regulations and other local regulations are met, prevent failures and maintain safe work areas.


Job type: Full time
Schedule: 1st shift (6am to 6pm - 4 days on 4 days off)
Compensation: $22.50/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.

Principal Accountabilities

• Cut open boxes of cocoa liquor, cocoa butter, or rework then remove plastic film and place onto conveyor or melt station. Cut open bags of kibbled cocoa liquor and cocoa powder and place into dump station
• Operate computer workstation (plant control system) to move product between tanks
• Receive and unload inbound liquor loads (dry freight and/or liquid)
• Read schedule for production lines and communicate with the Melting Operator from the previous shift to determine the status of the lines and tanks. (Machinery problems, change over status, availability of ingredients, special operating instructions, quality control issues, etc).
• Work and cooperate with other Melting Operators to complete all tasks and responsibilities assigned by supervisor
• Utilize the principal for First Expiring, First Out and First In, First Out
• Record production data as required on log sheets or in computer systems. Complete checklists and charts as required
• Contact supervisor and maintenance personnel in the event of any mechanical problems or unsafe situations/work practices with your area
• Use stand-up and sit-down fork truck equipment to move ingredients or materials as required to include on and off a dock and trailer, in and out of racking and to productiona areas as needed
• Maintain all production areas in a neat and clean condition and assist with master sanitation schedule/cleaning
• Properly account for any ingredient spills or ingredient scrap
• Comply with all GMP, safety, sanitation, and any other plant rules as established by the company
• Follow all Food Safety (HACCP), GMP’s, Occupational Health and Safety, and Environmental programs
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Basic Computer skills
• 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 60lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without a reasonable accommodation 
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays with advance notice 
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
  
• 1 year experience handling food and food products in an industrial food production plant or food handling in a restaurant environment
• Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems
• Previous forklift experience
• Experience with lock-out tag-out and safety processes

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.