Cargill Hiring for Molding & Packing Operator at Milwaukee, WI Full Time

Job Level: Hourly
Job Type: Hourly Full Time

Working at 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. You will be proud to work for a company with a strong history of ethics and a purpose of nourishing people. We offer a diverse, supportive environment where you will grow personally and professionally as you learn from some of the most talented people in your field. At Cargill we have a Culture of Safety, our goal is to return everyone safely back to their loved ones every day.

The purpose of the Molding and packing Operator position is to Complete all required quality and food safety checks and documents utilizing the required documents or electronic systems. Maintain a food-safe work environment by cleaning up spills, and maintaining hygienic work conditions. Comply with all GMP, safety, sanitation, and any other plant rules as established by the company. Follow all Food Safety (HACCP), & GMPs policies

Job type: Full time
Shift Available: 1st & 3rd Shift
Compensation: $21.93/hr plus $0.55/hr for shift differential

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 Accountabilites:

• Operate MIK1 & MIK2 Automated Packaging Equipment and Bindler automated Packaging Equipment.
• Read schedule for production lines and communicate with the operator from the previous shift to determine the status of the lines. (Machinery problems change over status, availability of paste, special operating instructions, quality control issues, etc.)
• Communicate with the lead person and department personnel to determine if there are any problems on your assigned line.
• Check schedule, product specs., and special instructions.
• Use ladder to check and maintain use tank level from bulk storage (panel view).
• Set up and monitor running of depositors.
• Set and monitor tempering units.
• Use and evaluate temper meter; understand the theory of tempering.
• Check of proper valves are set.
• Monitor depositor hoppers.
• Set and monitor cooling tunnels.
• Maintain proper return of product to use tank.
• Monitor line temperatures of product from use tank to tempering unit and from tempering unit to depositor.
• Communicate with packers.
• Handle rework.
• Maintain a clear work area.
• Check and maintain proper count/lb. and appearance
• Change and maintain plates (2-person job).
• Change knives; set knives.
• Maintain necessary records & SPC charts.
• Do routine troubleshooting and maintenance

Required Qualifications:

• Cargill requires employees to be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facility
• 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
• Must be able to read, write, and perform basic math and have keyboarding skills for data input
• High School diploma/GED equivalent
• Ability to read and communicate in English effectively. (Verbally and Written)
• Must be able to plan, implement, oversee, and evaluate the work of all team members
• Able to work with different temperature and humidity conditions in the work area that can vary from temperatures ranging from 65 degrees F up to or exceeding 100 degrees, and very humid (near or over 80%) to ultra-low humidity (less than 40%)
• Must be able to work with noise levels up to 115 decibels requiring the use of hearing protection for most of the day.Must be required to wear plastic gloves while performing duties involving potential direct contact with the product
• Ability to regularly walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs and lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to work overtime and work holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts in a Union environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous food production experience
• Forklift previous experience

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.