Production Technician

Cargill • Full-time • Albany, New York State, United States • USD $20 - USD $25 / hour • 2w ago

Grow your career with Cargill in Albany, NY! We are hiring for full time Production Technicians in our 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift. Pay range between $20.00/hr to $25.00/hr depending on experience + $2000.00 Sign on Bonus. Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance, Paid Vacation and Holidays, 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions, Paid Parental Leave, and more!

Principal Accountabilities:

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
Collecting product samples and supervising tank levels, utilizing computer systems to input and record data as necessary
Running required testing for quality checks on inbound ingredients and outbound products
Utilizing computer systems for operating automation of production operations
Scheduling, sequencing, and manufacturing products to meet all quality standards before delivering to customers
Manufacturing products to ensure that they meet specifications
Interacting regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused environment
Operating mobile equipment such as forklifts, loaders, etc.
Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures
Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship
Be 18 years or older
Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
Intermediate computer skills
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 work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
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 overtime including holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts with advance notice

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

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