Operations Technician
- Dayton, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
Shift(s) Available: Rotating
Compensation: Starting at $24.50/hr with the opportunity to increase $30.50/hr after 1 year of employmentNew, 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 Discounts
- Executing processes and operating all equipment of a designated area to maintain a dynamic and continuous process flow such as collecting and processing samples
- Monitor tank levels, product temperatures and pressures, including observing readings on computers and field instruments, documenting key readings and information and making appropriate adjustments
- Troubleshoot and operate equipment & instrumentation efficiently and perform routine maintenance.
- Unloading raw materials, loading finished products (trucks, railcars, etc.) and controlling inventory to meet both internal and external customer needs
- Open communication with peers and management to promote a teamwork focused environment as well as developing and participating in individual/group skill development training
- Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, mobile lifts, and railcar movers as necessary
- Moving, dumping and unloading ingredients in railcars/trucks
- Operate standard maintenance tools such as power tools, basic hand tools, electric tools, etc.
- Understanding and adhering to all safety trainings, food safety, sanitation, hygiene and environmental policies and procedures
- Interfacing with customers and carriers of our products
- Other duties as assigned
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
- Must be 18 years or older
- 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
- Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
- Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
- Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts
- Basic use of computer
- Ability to obtain a forklift certification
- Experience operating mobile equipment such as forklifts, loaders, etc.
- High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
- Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- Experience working in a production lab, analyzing samples, and collecting data
- Prior experience in production-related work
- Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems
- Prior experience in chemical plant, power plant, or food production facility
- Basic understanding and experience with lock-out tag procedures for equipment