Job Title:Operations Technician Location:Dayton, OH,
USA
Company:Cargill, Inc Industry Sector:Agribusiness Industry Type:Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services Career Type:Editorial/Writing Job Type:Full Time Salary:
USD 24.50 per hour
24.5000 HOUR
Job Description: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.
Job Type: Full Time Shift(s) Available: Rotating Compensation: Starting at $24.50/hr
Job Overview Join Cargill as an Operations Technician and help keep our production processes running safely, efficiently, and reliably. In this hands-on role, you'll operate and support chemical, mechanical, and thermal processes, troubleshoot equipment issues, and contribute to continuous improvement across multiple areas of the facility. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, learning complex systems, and making a direct impact on product quality and plant performance.
What You Will Do
Operate equipment and chemical, mechanical, or thermal processes across assigned production areas, including rotation or backfill support.
Monitor and adjust production processes using computer systems to meet quality and specification requirements.
Perform preventative and autonomous maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues using hand, power, and basic electrical tools.
Record production data, manage inventory, and load or unload materials using mobile equipment.
Work with peers and management to support continuous improvement and follow standard operating procedures.
Follow all safety and regulatory policies while maintaining a clean, safe work environment and coordinating with connected process areas.
Willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or variable shifts with advance notice.
Perform other duties as assigned
What You Will Need
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 and written.
Able to work indoors and outdoors, including at heights of 4 feet or more, and capable of performing physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing, bending, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation and while using appropriate PPE.
Able to work rotating shiftsBasic computer skills and willingness to learn digital tools and equipment controls.
What Will Put You Ahead
Experience working in a production, chemical, or manufacturing environment.
Experience operating industrial or mobile equipment (e.g., forklifts, loaders).
Familiarity with maintenance practices or troubleshooting mechanical/electrical systems.
Experience using computerized production, quality, or inventory systems.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
Paid Vacation and Holidays
401(k) with Cargill Matching Contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Development Opportunities
About Cargill Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.
This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.
Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement. Considered candidates may receive a phone call from a 952 area code. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vet
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Job Post Date: 09/19/26
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