Packaging Technician V

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Until 10/8/2026 First posted July 10, 2026 Last posted August 9, 2026
Job description

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. 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. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

 

This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.


Job Type: Full Time
Shifts Available: Rotating
Compensation: $20.98/ hr


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:

  • Operation of packaging equipment
  • Monitor bag weights on scale
  • Input performance data in computer system and production downtime information in to SAP
  • Collect samples / perform quality testing
  • Minor maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Repalletizing / disposal of distressed product
  • Perform change over tasks
  • 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-part employer.
  • Cargill requires employees be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facility.
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays with advance notice
  • Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
  • Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
  • Must be able to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions with the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc.
  • Must be able to operate machinery.
  • High School diploma or Equivalent.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • A valid driver’s license

 

 

 

 

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Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience in production related work.
  • Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
  • Able to operate heavy equipment

 

 

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.

About this role

Summary

Operate packaging equipment, monitor quality, perform maintenance, and collect samples.

Job title

Packaging Technician V

Experience level

entry level

Industry

food manufacturing

Location requirements

Must be in the U.S., no remote work allowed.

Salary

$20.98/ hr

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

operation of machinerycomputer skillsability to lift 50 lbsEnglish communication

Preferred skills

production experienceoperate heavy equipmentwork in elevated areas

Specializations

packagingequipment operationquality testingtroubleshooting
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