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Packaging Technician

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Job ID 323105 Date posted 02/24/2026 Location : White Marsh, Maryland Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

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.

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.


Job Type: Full Time.
Shift(s) Available: First, Third.
Compensation: $22.32/hr.

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

Accountabilities:

  • Operation of packaging equipment.
  • Input production data in (MII).
  • Input performance data in computer system.
  • Input production downtime information into RtDuet.
  • Collect samples / perform quality 
  • 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-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
  • Do you have a minimum of 1 year of experience working in a production or plant environment?

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience using a front-end loader
  • Do you have experience operating mobile equipment such as forklift?

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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