Mechanic Operator

Cargill?produces a full line of?edible oils?and shortenings to help meet our customers nutritional or reformulation goals. Cargill is an opportunity to thrive - a place to develop your career to the fullest while engaging in meaningful work that makes a positive impact around the globe. We depend on creative, responsible, hardworking individuals like you to operate our business successfully!

Job type: Full time

Compensation: $28.00/hr or up, depending on experience

Shifts available:

• 2nd shift

• 12 hours night shift

Benefits :

• 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:

• Troubleshoots machinery and automation failures as necessary. This includes, but is not limited to, case erector, filler, palletizer, conveyors, motor control devices, such as magnetic starters, control panels, PLC's

• Input sensing devices, such as limit switches, photo sensors, level sensors, etc.; other output devices, such as solenoid valves, indicators, alarms, etc.

• Assist in the design and installation of new or upgraded equipment and machinery, such as conduit, wiring, power distribution, machine controls, machine automation, motors, counters, lighting, heat tracing, etc.

• Design, implement and modify PLC logic programming and handle technical documents

• Operate packaging machinery (Filler, blow molder, labeler, case packer and etc.) and/or warehouse equipment(ASRS crane, conveyors, trolleys)

• Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations(including food safety policies and procedures)

• Ability to read and interpret schematics

• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment

• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• 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 employer.

• Cargill requires employees be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facility.

• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation

• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)

• 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 understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)

• Basic computer skills

• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

• Minimum 1 year of maintenance experience and/or electrical knowledge

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous forklift experience

• High School diploma or Equivalent

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

• Working knowledge of Microsoft office software, with an emphasis on Excel and Word

• Working knowledge of inventory systems

• Working understanding of: servos, steppers, camera, solenoid and pneumatic systems, robotics, cam and linkage systems, PLC/PC and communications, drives, motors and various forms of automation instrumentation and devices

• Able to repair, test, rework and calibrate pneumatic, mechanical and electrical assemblies, equipment and systems

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