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- Job Location: Eddyville, IA Job Type: Full Time Shift Available: Rotating [Rotates every 4 weeks between days and nights, 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM or 7:30 PM - 7:30 AM] Compensation: $29/hr Job Overview Join Cargill as an Operations Technician and help keep our production processes running safely, efficiently, and reliably.
- In this hands‑on role, you’ll operate and support chemical, mechanical, and thermal processes, troubleshoot equipment issues, and contribute to continuous improvement across multiple areas of the facility.
- This position is ideal for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, learning complex systems, and making a direct impact on product quality and plant performance.
- What You Will Do Operate equipment and chemical, mechanical, or thermal processes across assigned production areas, including rotation or backfill support.
- Monitor and adjust production processes using computer systems to meet quality and specification requirements.
- Perform preventative and autonomous maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues using hand, power, and basic electrical tools.
- Record production data, manage inventory, and load or unload materials using mobile equipment.
- Work with peers and management to support continuous improvement and follow standard operating procedures.
- Follow all safety and regulatory policies while maintaining a clean, safe work environment and coordinating with connected process areas.
- Willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or variable shifts with advance notice.
- Perform other duties as assigned What You Will Need Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Ability to read, write, communicate, and comprehend English to safely perform the essential functions of the job.
- Able to work indoors and outdoors, including at heights of 4 feet or more, and capable of performing physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing, bending, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation and while using appropriate PPE.
- Able to work rotating shifts.
- Working knowledge of computers and willingness to learn digital tools and equipment controls.
- What Will Put You Ahead Experience working in a production, chemical, or manufacturing environment.
- Experience operating industrial or mobile equipment (e.g., forklifts, loaders).
- Familiarity with maintenance practices or troubleshooting mechanical/electrical systems.
- Experience using computerized production, quality, or inventory systems.
- High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience.
- Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance Paid Vacation and Holidays 401(k) with Cargill Matching Contributions Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Development Opportunities About Cargill 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.
- Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.
- Considered candidates may receive a phone call from a 952 area code.
- Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vet