Packaging Technician

Company: Cargill
Location: Blair
Posted on: June 29, 2025

Job Description:

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible, and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s food ingredients and bio-industrial business, where we anticipate trends around taste, nutrition, and safety to innovate and provide solutions to manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice companies.Job Type: Full TimeShift Available: Rotating 12 hour day shiftCompensation: $22/hr - $25/hrNew, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.Benefits Information: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 DiscountsA typical Work Day May Include:Operation of packaging equipment and forkliftInput production related data in computer systems such as SAPCreate and apply product labels in accordance with regulatory and quality standardsCollect finished product samples and perform quality testingMonitor Bag Weights on scaleMinor maintenance and troubleshooting of equipmentRepalletizing / disposal of distressed productPerforming required production tasks to prepare equipment for the packaging of different products and packaging typesUnloading and loading trucks/trailers and our warehouse racking system of materials, supplies and finished productUnderstanding and adhering to all safety trainings, food safety, sanitation, housekeeping, hygiene and environmental policies and proceduresOther duties as assignedWhat You Will Need: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 employerCargill requires employees be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facilityAbility to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodationAbility to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)Must be 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) including a respiratorBasic computer skillsAbility to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance noticeMust be able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipmentWhat Will Put You Ahead:Prior experience in production-related workHigh school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experienceExperience operating forklifts and/or similar equipmentBasic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systemsConsidered 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/VetTo apply using chat/text, please click Apply Now button OR use this link to create a login to apply. Salary: . Date posted: 06/10/2025

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