Lead Technician

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Job Title: Lead Technician
Location: Wooster, OH, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Cargill, Inc
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Technician
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: USD 23.00 per hour
Job Description: 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 animal nutrition and health business, where we improve animal lives through better nutrition. Our team researches, innovates and creates solutions that deliver healthy results for our customers.

Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: 3rd Shift
Compensation: $23.00/hr-$29.00/hr
Sign-On Bonus: $3,000

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

Principal Accountabilities

Operating equipment and technology tools throughout the facility which may include mixers, batching, mills, grinders, packing, weighing, palletizers, etc.
Collecting product samples and supervising tank levels, utilizing computer systems to input and record data as necessary.
Manufacturing 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, etc.
Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures
Assisting Managers, FSQR, Supervisors & Ops team as needed
Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
Other duties as assigned
Shifts may vary depending on facility needs

Required Qualifications

Must be eligible to work in the US 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 50 lbs., kneeling climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to work overtime including holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in leading teams (Shift meetings, Safety meetings, multistaking, etc)
Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems
Experience with Inventory Systems
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.Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.

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Job Post Date: 07/09/25