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Cargill Skilled Machine Operator in West Columbia, South Carolina

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 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.

Job Location: West Columbia, SC

Job Type: Full Time

Shift (s) Available: 1st

Compensation: $21.75/hr

Benefits Information

  • 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

  • Setup, changeover, and teardown of machines

  • Read run sheets and utilize machines to produce product to customer specifications

  • Ability to lift up to 60lb

  • Communicate with production employees, leads, and supervisors.

  • Maintaining a safe working environment

  • Accurately complete related paperwork

  • Ensuring food safety and quality

  • Cleanliness and housekeeping

  • Set-up of equipment/workstation

  • Be able to operate a pallet-jack

  • Be able to learn and perform lock out tag out (LOTO)

Required Qualifications

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

  • Must be 18 years or older

  • Be able to speak/read/write English

  • Ability to fill out process paperwork

  • Must be able to lift 60lbs or more

  • Basic math skills with calculator

  • Ability to work in a cold environment, and the ability to work in a potentially physically strenuous environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous food manufacturing experience

  • Previous leadership experience

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent

  • Production experience

  • Work history in the last 12 months

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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