Molding & Packing Operator

Company: Cargill
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: June 29, 2025

Job Description:

Job Purpose and ImpactWorking 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. You will be proud to work for a company with a strong history of ethics and a purpose of nourishing people. We offer a diverse, supportive environment where you will grow personally and professionally as you learn from some of the most talented people in your field. At Cargill we have a Culture of Safety, our goal is to return everyone safely back to their loved ones every day.Job type: Full timeShift Available: 12 hours night shift. 4 days on / 4 days off Compensation: $22.50/hr, plus $0.55/hr for shift differentialBenefits:Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug InsuranceHealth and Wellness IncentivesPaid Vacation and Holidays401(k) with Cargill matching contributionsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Short-Term Disability and Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Tuition ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsNew, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.Key AccountabilitiesPrincipal Accountabilities:Operate Molding and Automated Packaging Equipment and Bindler automated Packaging EquipmentRead schedule for production lines and communicate with the operator from the previous shift to determine the status of the lines. (Machinery problems change over status, availability of paste, special operating instructions, quality control issues, etc.)Monitor line temperatures of product from use tank to tempering unit and from tempering unit to depositorChange and maintain plates (2-person job)Complete safety trainingComplete quality checks and document resultsDo routine trouble shooting and maintenanceUnderstanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulationsMaintaining a safe and clean work environmentOther duties as assignedQualificationsRequired Qualifications:Cargill requires employees to be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facilityRight 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 employerAbility to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)Able to work with different temperature and humidity conditions in the work area that can vary from temperatures ranging from 65 degrees F up to or exceeding 100 degrees, and very humid (near or over 80%) to ultra-low humidity (less than 40%)Must be able to work with noise levels up to 115 decibels requiring the use of hearing protection for most of the day.Must be required to wear plastic gloves while performing duties involving potential direct contact with the productAbility to regularly walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs and lift a minimum of 50 pounds.Ability to work overtime and work holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts in a Union environmentBasic math skillsPreferred Qualifications:Previous food production experienceForklift previous experienceHigh School diploma / GED equivalentBasic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systemsConsidered 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. To apply using chat/text, please click Apply Now button OR use this link to create a login to apply. Salary: . Date posted: 06/11/2025

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