Packaging Technician

Company: Cargill
Location: Watkins Glen
Posted on: June 29, 2025

Job Description:

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 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.Cargill Salt, a business unit of Cargill, Incorporated, is a leader in the industry, providing salt, service and solutions to the food, water conditioning, agricultural, industrial, and packaged ice control markets.This role is responsible for correctly, safely and efficiently packaging and warehousing salt products for a salt packaging facility.Job type: Full time Salary: $20.00/hrShifts available: 3rd (Thu- Sun 8pm-6am)Sign On Bonus: $1,500Principal Accountabilities:Operate, maintain, and adjust all flake packaging and related equipment.Operator maintenance responsibilities will include troubleshooting, and minor maintenance repairs.Strict compliance with safe work rules, good housekeeping practices, and specified QC/QA policies/procedures/standards. Operating logs, records and data consistently and accurately maintained.Operation of computer programs to maintain logs, schedules on SAP, MII, RT Duet, etc.Operation of forklifts and associated warehousing equipment and SAP.Perform any miscellaneous duties assigned including but not limited to minor maintenance tasks, preventive maintenance tasks, housekeeping tasks, product quality testing tasks, confined space entries (bin entries), re-palletizing/disposal of distressed products, etc.Complete all Food Safety requirements as outlined by the HACCP program.Requirements: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.Able to lift 50 poundsOperation of warehouse management system.Operation of computer programs to maintain logsAble to qualify on forklift, standup forklift, sweeper, etc.Operation of label printer and stretch wrapping equipment.Other miscellaneous duties that may be assigned by your supervisor.Preferred: Prior experience in production related workKnowledge of the SAP, MII, RT Duet, etc.Miscellaneous packaging/mini bulk including Premier and Bond.Monitoring and working with Processing Operator on flake processing equipment.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.Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/VetTo apply using chat/text, please click Apply Now button OR use this link to create a login to apply. Salary: . Date posted: 06/17/2025

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