• Production Lead

    Cargill (Albany, NY)


    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 animal nutrition and health business, where we improve animal lives through better nutrition. Our team researches, innovates and creates solutions that deliver healthy results for our customers.

     

    **Job Type** : Full Time

    **Shift Available** : 2nd

    **Compensation** : $27 -$34/hr

    **Sign - on Bonus** : $5.000

     

    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:

    + Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations

    + 50% of time performing the same work as persons supervised

    + Manage and promote safety, food safety, quality processes, and housekeeping

    + Assist in the onboarding of new employees and contractors and provide continuous training for existing employees through daily shift exchange meetings and safety trainings

    + Operating equipment and technology tools throughout the facility which will Include operating all of the following: Short Mix Micro Hand Additives, Production Ingredient Mixers, Pellet Mills, Grinders, Packaging Equipment, Truck Weighing Scales, Palletizers

    + Utilizing computer systems for operating automation of production operations

    + Scheduling, sequencing, and manufacturing products to meet all quality standards before delivering to customers

    + Be the point person for management initiatives, work orders, and communication

    + 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 be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facility

    + Minimum 2 years of experience in production related work

    + Must be able to perform physical job duties such as bending, lifting products and tools up to 50 lbs, stooping, shoveling, sweeping, pounding with hammers, climbing, opening and closing valves, and extended driving/riding/maneuvering of forklifts with or without reasonable accommodation

    + Must be able to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, salt, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

    + Able to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

    + Able to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)

    + Must have a high school diploma or GED or a minimum of two years of experience in production-related work

    + Able to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)

    + Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a driver's license

    + Must have a forklift certification

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Computer operation skills to perform data entry for label production and monitoring of inventory and shipment completion; warehouse/shipping software, SAP software, or inventory management software

    + Experience operating and troubleshooting industrial equipment (e.g., packaging machinery).

    + Actively demonstrate safety leadership

    + Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree

    + At least one year of lead experience

    + Lean six sigma certifications

     

    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.

     

    To apply using chat/text, please click Apply Now button OR use this link (https://career2.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=316468&company=cargill&locale=en\_US) to create a login to apply.