Packaging Operator

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Job Title: Packaging Operator
Location: Saint Clair, MI, 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 31.11 per hour
Job Description: 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.

Job Purpose and Impact

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: Hourly Full Time
Shift Available: Night shift - 5:45 pm to 5:45 am - 4 days on, 4 days off schedule, 12 hours rotating (training will be during day hours)
Compensation: $31.11/hr, with 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

Key Accountabilities

The Packaging Operator job includes, but is not limited to the following essential functions:

Produce a finished good product that meets both Cargill and customer quality specifications
Print product labels, placards or apply stencil for finished goods as requested in special instruction
Accurately use production downtime tracking tool to document reason for downtime with complete comments
Be knowledgeable of how department KPIs align with Plant High 5's
Complete quality reports in and in accordance w/ department & FSQR specifications
Be qualified with all training documentation (checklist or manuals) for task that bid is held as defined by the company document ADM-23-POLY-006 SC QUALIFICATION
Complete Operator care routes in at prescribed times and create follow-up log with detailed feedback on issues outside of standard conditions
Provide onboarding or department task training for new team members in department or on task
Take samples for in process or finished goods checks
Interact with peers of opposing schedule to get handoff information
Be present, on time and an active participant during shift exchange
Have awareness and safe forklift practices while operating
Perform FIFO (First In First Out) warehousing techniques or use raw material out of order as instructed
Understand the proper usage techniques of both the manlift and freight elevator
Accurately account for all raw materials that were scrapped by entering against the correct process order
Perform equipment inspection (InfoLink) and light preventative maintenance of Hi-Lo including fuel tank exchange and battery hook up
Safely dispose of finished goods that have been set to be disposal or asked to be destroyed
Understand the basic operations of our upstream partners (processing) and our downstream customers (warehousing/ shipping)
Utilize all tools and processes provided for communication and job efficiency
Frequently use SharePoint page for the department to review important notes, direction, and schedule
Understand and abide by St. Clair Union Contract and Employee Production Handbook
Learn and apply all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and One Point Lessons (OPL) related to Safety and FSQR
Comply with the Company's Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety controls (FSC)
Complete tasks assigned via the Master Sanitation Sheet in full and on time this includes sign off on appropriate documentation
Complete the with monthly Safety Training and Topics in the Degreed program within the given month
Perform tasks in a safe manner utilizing HOP principles
Constructively communicate with Coworkers, Peers, Asset Owners, Supervision\Management in a mutually respectful manner
Performs any tasks assigned by Supervision and\or Management

Qualifications

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
• Able to perform physical job duties such as bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Basic computer skills
• Able to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Able to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
• Able 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)

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with SAP
• Prior experience in production related work
• Able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment

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: 10/17/25