Plant Operator

We are looking for a passionate Plant Operator who wants to help the world thrive!

Job Description:

The Plant Operator contributes to physically execute the safe and efficient operation of a stand-alone grain facility on a daily basis to ensure that Cargill standards, productivity metrics, and customer needs are met.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Engaged with a team to operate the Plant equipment on a daily basis.
• Follows Operational Policies and procedures to operate plant equipment safely and efficiently to minimize or prevent injuries, property loss, and environmental damage.
• Ensures Plant and yard are clean and safe for customers and employees.
• Performs minor mechanical maintenance and may assist contractors on-site to perform repairs.
• Consistently meets all rail and truck loading requirements.
• Assists the Plant Management in managing the location grain inventory by following existing controls to minimize inventory losses.
• Successfully engaged to participate in training sessions for State/Provincial/Federal regulatory and Cargill compliance programs.
• Participates in training to acquire and maintain knowledge on operating Plant equipment safely and effectively.
• Participates in regular plant inspections and monthly safety meetings to review procedures, housekeeping, and safety awareness issues.

Soft/Hard skills good to have:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work safely and efficiently
• Ability to learn and manage compliance with Environment, Health & Safety and Operations standards and regulations
• Ability to learn the various grain products to ensure that correct products are provided to customers
• Ability to be trained and certified to work in hazardous areas and products.
• Ability to learn how to operate equipment, i.e., forklift, grain handling equipment, as needed
• Plant operator must become familiar with ISO/HACCP procedures and protocols
• Strong customer service orientation
• Knowledge of inventory control, quality management, operating efficiency and budget management
• Specialized knowledge of grain and crop input products and grain handling.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Required:

• 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 that employees be a minimum of 18 years old
• Must be able to read/write English
• Must be able to perform physical job duties including bending/stooping, climbing ladders, open/close valves, shoveling, pounding with hammer and work in confined spaces
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Must be able to work under special work conditions, such as extreme heat or cold.
• Ability to work in elevated areas
• Ability to work overtime

Preferred:

• High School diploma or Equivalent
• Basic computer skills
• Able to operate machinery
• Able to operate heavy equipment
• Able to work holidays, nights, weekends or different shifts
• Prior experience in production related work
• This position is located in Alberta, MN. Relocation assistance is not provide. *