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Cargill Extruder Operator in Lecompte, Louisiana
Cargill Animal Nutrition is a global business that serves large-scale feed mill operators and retailers, as well as individual farmers. Our business has provided better nutrition for better lives for more than 120 years. By leading, innovating, and transforming the animal nutrition & health industry, we ensure that the customers we serve, the animals we feed, and the consumers who rely on that protein, thrive.
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. We depend on creative, responsible, hardworking individuals like you to operate our business successfully!
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st (7 am - 3:30 pm) and 2nd (3 pm - 11:30 pm)
Compensation: Starting at $22.00/hr
Sign-On Bonus: $1,000.00
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:
Process monitoring and control
Product sampling analysis
Procedures, policies and practices adherence and development
Permit completion and coordination
Assist in assuring efficiency of operation of equipment, quality of product, and safety of all personnel
Performing quality checks on raw materials, intermediate process streams, and finished products, using a variety of laboratory equipment
Performing verification and validation tasks associated with on-line instruments and control systems
Unloading raw material, loading finished products (trucks, railcars, etc.), and controlling inventory to satisfy both internal and external customer needs
Troubleshooting and performing a variety of preventive/planned basic maintenance tasks on plant systems and equipment. Also being directly involved with improvement of these systems and the equipment
Problem analysis and solution implementation on short term operational deviations and longer-term plant needs
Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations while 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 at least 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)
Must be able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment
Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
High School diploma, secondary education level or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a production or manufacturing environment
Proficiency with computers and software applications
Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience as a control room operator
Prior experience working with automation system software
Forklift certified
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.
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