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Packaging operator

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Job ID 292403 Date posted 05/08/2024 Location : Watkins Glen, New York 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 protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.



The role is responsible for correctly, safely and efficiently processing, packaging and warehousing salt products for a salt manufacturing and packaging facility.

Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: 3rd  shift Sun - Wed 8pm - 6am

Compensation: $20.00/hr plus $0.45 shift differential

Principal Accountabilities:
  • Strict compliance with our HAACP/Food Safety Program.

  • Minor maintenance, service, and adjustment of associated equipment (i.e., bulk, mini-bulk, forklift, and any other associated equipment.

  • Strict compliance with all bulk rail and truck loading procedures and standards

  • Maintaining high standards of housekeeping duties (Master Sanitation Schedule) as required.

  • Accurate and timely completion of all related paperwork.

  • Strict compliance with safe operation of forklift and track mobile.

  • Overtime will be determined on a case by case basis dependent on business needs.

  • Operator maintenance responsibilities will include trouble shooting and minor maintenance repairs. 

  • Strict compliance with safe work rules, good housekeeping practices and specified QC/QA policies/procedures/standards. 

  • Operating logs, records and data consistently and accurately maintained.

  • Operation of computer programs to maintain logs, schedules on SAP, Rt-duett, etc.

  • Operation of forklifts and associated warehousing equipment and SAP.

  • Perform any miscellaneous duties assigned including but not limited to:  minor maintenance tasks, preventive maintenance tasks, housekeeping tasks, product quality testing tasks, confined space entries (bin entries), repalletizing/disposal of distressed products, etc.

  • Complete all Food Safety requirements as outlined by the HACCP program.


Requirements:

  • 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 50 lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable

  • Must be able to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions with the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc.

  • Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)

  • Ability to operate machinery

  • Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)

  • Basic use of a computer

  • Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays with advance notice

Preferred:

  • At least (1 year) of experience in a production or plant environment

  • Forklift experience

  • High School diploma or equivalent

  • Experience with Inventory Systems


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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