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Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.

Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill. 

This position is in Cargill’s food and bioindustrial business, where manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice companies rely on us to consistently deliver the products and services they need, and use our technical expertise and market knowledge to develop innovative products. 

Process Operating Technician (Trainee Position also available)

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargills global team of 155,000 employees who use new technologies, dynamic insights and over 154 years of experience to connect farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with the food they need to thrive.

About the Role:

Cargill is looking for a Process Operating Technician to join our York Cocoa & Chocolate manufacturing facility. This role offers the chance to learn and grow in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while working with advanced food processing systems. As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of safety and quality.

Location: York, UK

Shifts:

The role will initially involve Monday-Friday day shifts (40 hours/week), transitioning to a 4 on / 4 off pattern including day and night shifts, to ensure 24/7 plant coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn all aspects of the Process Operator role, including site health & safety, risk assessments, and food safety practices (HACCP).
• Operate and control manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality and efficiency.
• Conduct fault identification, raise work orders, and perform root cause analysis.
• Maintain high standards of plant housekeeping through "clean as you go" practices.
• Participate in quality control and data analysis to drive continuous improvement.
• Work closely with the maintenance team on operational and scheduled maintenance activities.

What We're Looking For

• High safety awareness for self and other employees and knowledge of health and safety in the workplace
• Experience working in a large process manufacturing environment
• ledge of food safety standards, preferably knowledge of HACCP
• Knowledge of environmental controls
• Good level of IT skills- including Excel, Word and manufacturing systems
• Team player
• Good communicator
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Self-motivated, able to work within a self-managed team
• Willingness to undertake manual tasks which sometimes involve working in a dirty and hot environment
• Ability to challenge the status quo in a constructive manner

Why Join Us?

At Cargill, we offer a supportive environment with ongoing training and development. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and grow within the business, while contributing to essential food production processes.

Our Offer
We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

Interested? Then make sure to send us your CV and cover letter in English today:  
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