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Machine Operator

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Job ID 295436 Date posted 06/28/2024 Location : Breaux Bridge, Louisiana Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.



Job Type: Full Time
Available Shifts: Night
Compensation: $20.00/hr

Benefits Information:

  • 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:

  • Follow all Cargill Polies and Procedures.
  • Work and communicate well in a team environment.
  • Operations of packaging equipment.
  •  Required to operate forklifts for line driving.
  • Input production data into SAP.
  • Monitor bag weights on scale.
  • Verify correct Lot codes on bags for accuracy and legibility.
  • Input production downtime information into RtDuet.
  • Collect samples/Perform quality testing.
  • Operator Care and Minor maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
  • Manual repalletizing/disposal of distressed product.
  • Perform change over tasks and Shift exchange tasks.
  • Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations.
  • Housekeeping tasks.
  • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
  • 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.
  • Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)     
  • Basic use of a computer     
  • 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 a reasonable accommodation     
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays with advance notice.     
  • Must be able to operate machinery.

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems.    
  • Experience working in a production related work.    
  • Forklift Certified.
  • High School diploma or Equivalent.

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

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