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Production Technician

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Job ID 289623 Date posted 03/27/2024 Location : Swanton, Vermont Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

Cargill Animal Nutrition is a global business that serves large-scale feed mill operators and retailers, as well as individual farmers. Our business has provided better nutrition for better lives for more than 120 years. By leading, innovating, and transforming the animal nutrition & health industry, we ensure that the customers we serve, the animals we feed, and the consumers who rely on that protein, thrive.  

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(s) Available: 3rd shift
Compensation: $20.00/hr
Sign-On Bonus: $1,000.00

Benefits:

  • 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

A Typical Work Day May Include:

•    Operating equipment and technology tools throughout the facility which may include mixers, batching, mills, grinders, packing, weighing, palletizers, including the operation of trucks onto the scale for loading, etc. 
•    Collecting product samples, conduct cycle counts and bin measurements  and supervising tank levels, utilizing computer systems to input and record data as necessary.
•    Complete sanitation and end of shift responsibilities
•    Manufacture / load 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, rail car Shuttle Wagon, etc.
•    Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures
•    Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
•    Other duties as assigned.



What You Will Need:

  • 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 


What Will Put You Ahead:

  • High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience 

  • Experience in production-related work

  • Experience operating mobile equipment such as forklift

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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