Molding & Packing Operator

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Job Title: Molding & Packing Operator
Location: Milwaukee, WI, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Cargill, Inc
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: USD 22.50 per hour
Job Description: Job Purpose and Impact

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. You will be proud to work for a company with a strong history of ethics and a purpose of nourishing people. We offer a diverse, supportive environment where you will grow personally and professionally as you learn from some of the most talented people in your field. At Cargill we have a Culture of Safety, our goal is to return everyone safely back to their loved ones every day.

Job type: Full time
Shift Available: 12 hours night shift. 4 days on / 4 days off
Compensation: $22.50/hr, plus $0.55/hr for shift differential

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

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.

Key Accountabilities

Principal Accountabilities:

Operate Molding and Automated Packaging Equipment and Bindler automated Packaging Equipment
Read schedule for production lines and communicate with the operator from the previous shift to determine the status of the lines. (Machinery problems change over status, availability of paste, special operating instructions, quality control issues, etc.)
Monitor line temperatures of product from use tank to tempering unit and from tempering unit to depositor
Change and maintain plates (2-person job)
Complete safety training
Complete quality checks and document results
Do routine trouble shooting and maintenance
Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Cargill requires employees to be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facility
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
Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
Able to work with different temperature and humidity conditions in the work area that can vary from temperatures ranging from 65 degrees F up to or exceeding 100 degrees, and very humid (near or over 80%) to ultra-low humidity (less than 40%)
Must be able to work with noise levels up to 115 decibels requiring the use of hearing protection for most of the day.
Must be required to wear plastic gloves while performing duties involving potential direct contact with the product
Ability to regularly walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs and lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Ability to work overtime and work holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts in a Union environment
Basic math skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous food production experience
Forklift previous experience
High School diploma / GED equivalent
Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and 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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Job Post Date: 06/11/25