Chocolate Production Worker

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.

** New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at  or text Cargill Jobs to 60196.*
* ** Job Type:
** Full Time

** Shifts Available:
** 1st shift 6am to 6pm

** Compensation:**  $25.91/hr

** Sign on Bonus:**  $3000

** Principal Accountabilities:*
* - Packaging our finished product in accordance with prescribed packaging procedures while producing high-quality packing of finished goods

- Work with computer-controlled equipment or more mechanically based machines to make sure they are set up properly, working well, and producing quality products. Perform changeover and machine set-up as required

- Inspecting products to oversee product quality assurance

- Interact regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork-focused environment

- Operate forklifts

- Contact the supervisor and maintenance personnel in the event of any mechanical problems or unsafe situations/work practices within your area

- Understand and adhere to all safety policies and procedures

- Maintain a safe and clean work environment

- Other duties as assigned

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* Required Qualifications:

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* - Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

- Must be 18 years or older

- Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)

- Basic use of a computer

- 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)

- Ability to work in elevated areas

- 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 overtime, weekends, and holidays with advance notice

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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* - Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems

- Experience working in a production-related work

- Prior experience using the forklift and/or similar equipment

- Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

- Experience working in a food manufacturing environment

- High school diploma or equivalent

** 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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