Mill Operator Team Lead

Company: Cargill
Location: Elk River
Posted on: June 29, 2025

Job Description:

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 TimeShift available: 1stCompensation: $25-30/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 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 DiscountsPrincipal Accountabilities• Perform ongoing assigned lead activities including providing support to the team.• Work with Project coordinator and lead team in daily production to ensure appropriate product quality parameters, sanitary condition of the facility, production efficiency and continuity of operations aligned with food safety requirements and experimental protocols. • Lead preventative Maintenance and other equipment/mechanical needs• Coordinate and review the daily reporting and escalate complex issues to appropriate supervisor.• Use broad understanding to ensure compliance with safety regulations and adhere to permit and exemption procedures while providing guidance.• Identify, record, and advance Continuous Improvement opportunities• Conduct training and provide guidance and support for other team members.• Ability to work weekends and 2 holidays per year• Other duties as assignedRequired QualificationsEligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorshipBe 18 years or olderHigh school diploma/GEDIntermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation Able to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above) Able 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) including a respirator?Ability to communicate in English (verbal /written)Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance noticeMinimum of 1 year of experience working in a production or plant environmentAbility to work weekends and 2 holidays per yearPreferred Qualifications• Boiler’s License (or ability to obtain license)• Forklift experience • Experience with Inventory 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: 06/27/2025

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