Production Operator

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Job Title: Production Operator
Location: Blooming Prairie, MN, 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 25.00 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 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.

This position will operate, perform maintenance and troubleshoot broad issues for a series of machines and equipment in the use of chemicals to produce consumer products with an understanding of policies and procedures, using judgement and selectivity with regular guidance. In this role, you will run analytical tests and ensure quality control during chemical processes and maintain a dynamic and continuous process flow that meets safety and regulatory compliance.

Shift available:: Day 12 hrs rotating
Compensation: $25.00/hr
Sign-On Bonus: $1000

Benefits:
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Life/ Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Cargill retirement plans
• Comprehensive employee assistance resource

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.

Principal Accountabilities

Monitoring and controlling the various unit operations via the process control system, checking product quality and progress
Acquiring general knowledge of the plant boiler, and acquiring required boiler license(s) as soon as possible within four-year wage progression period
Conducting boiler water analysis and boiler spot-checks as required
Following documented process procedures and timely completing required paperwork
Conducting environmental inspections and required emergency response
Performing a variety of basic preventative maintenance tasks on plant systems and equipment
Operating mobile equipment such as forklifts, loaders, etc.
Understaing and adhering to all safety and procedures
Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
Other duties as assigned

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Must be 18 years or older
Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs., kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without a reasonable accommodation
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) including a respirator
Must be able to operate machinery and/or Industrial equipment, including a forklift
High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
Ability to understand and communicate in English(verbal/written)
Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts and overtime including holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in production-related work
Prios chemical industry experience
Basic computer skills
High school diploma/GED or a minimum of 2 years equivalent work experience

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
Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

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Job Post Date: 08/21/25