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Machine Operator

Cargill
Cargill Salary
Mason, IA Other
POSTED ON 3/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025

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Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. 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 Location: Mason City, IA
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 2nd 
Compensation: $21.25 - 26.25/hr

 

Benefits Information

  • Shift differential and incentives
  • 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
     

Principal Accountabilities

  • Accountable for the production of food safe product in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Start up and shut down of a production line, making mechanical adjustments, and troubleshooting equipment
  • Ensuring all production paperwork is completed
  • Responsible for containing and proactively addressing potential problems that may arise in an effort to limit disruptions to production
  • Ensuring all processing steps have been completed and a quality product is delivered to the customer (all food handling tasks were completed properly; i.e. proper packaging, weights are in acceptable range) including assisting others as needed
  • Maintain adherence to all Corporate Environmental Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
  • This position shall have the responsibility to report problems with the food safety management system to identified person(s)
  • This position has the responsibility and authority to initiate and record actions
  • Acquire and maintain knowledge of HACCP/OPRP/PRP (GMP) policies and requirements to complete all monitoring and/or verifications tasks as outlined by Food Safety Management


Required Qualifications

  • Must be eligible to work in the united states without visa sponsorship 
  • Must be 18 years or older 
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English
  • Must have basic math skills (Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Must be willing to work in hot, cold, and wet environment
  • Availability to work outside of normal shift up to including weekend and off shift hours as needed
  • Ability to lift frequently
  • Successful completion of Buddy training program
  • Ability to obtain and maintain scissor lift, and floor scrubber training
  • Ability to work with heights and wear a safety harness


Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous food service, and/or production experience
  • Consistent work history in the last 12 months
  • Dependable and punctual
  • Previous leadership experience
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Driver's License 
     

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

Salary : $21 - $26

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