Batch Production Operator

cargill

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Buckeye, Arizona

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor batch production equipment while adhering to safety protocols and quality specifications. Maintain accurate production documentation and communicate equipment issues to leadership promptly.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED equivalent and basic computer skills. You are able to perform physical job duties, work in varied conditions, and understand and communicate in English. Experience in batch production or manufacturing is preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

PLC

SOPs

P&IDs

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

PPE

Job Description

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.
Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill. 
This position is in Cargill’s food and bioindustrial business, where manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice companies rely on us to consistently deliver the products and services they need, and use our technical expertise and market knowledge to develop innovative products. 

Job Type: Full Time
Shift: 1st and 2nd shift 
Compensation: $24.00/hr  
Shift differential: $1.00/hr fro 2nd shift


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.


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 Accountabilities:

    • Operate and monitor batch production equipment in accordance with work instructions, SOPs, and quality specifications
    • Assist with operating PLC-controlled equipment, including monitoring: Temperature controls, Pumps, Pressure systems
    • Follow Process Flow Diagrams (P&IDs) to understand flow paths and material movement
    • Perform routine checks and adjustments to ensure safe and efficient operation
    • Accurately complete production and quality documentation
    • Adhere to all safety requirements, including: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) usage, Process Hazard Evaluations (PHE) awareness
    • Communicate issues, deviations, or equipment concerns to leadership promptly
    • Support continuous improvement, housekeeping, and team-based problem solving
    • Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
    • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
    • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

  • Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorhip
  • Cargill requires employees be a minimum of 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, with or without reasonable accommodation
  • 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)
  • Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
  • Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and system
  • 1 or 2 years of previous experience in a batch production or manufacturing environment                                                                                                                  
  • Basic experience or exposure to PLC-operated equipment
  • Must have knowledge of: Temperature, pressure, and pump-controlled processes, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs with an understanding of process flow

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 

cargill

Cargill is a family company committed to nourishing the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. With over 158 years of experience, 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. Whether it’s making alternative proteins for food manufacturers or helping farmers raise healthier animals with AI, we put as much care into how things are sourced as what we provide. We put people first. We do the right thing—today and for generations to come.
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