Description

Job Purpose and Impact

With specialists at every stage in the production process - from farm to factory - we craft cocoa and chocolate products according to specific desires for a wide range of applications including confectionery, bakery, cereals, desserts, dry mixes, ice cream and dairy. Our world-class products and services have been developed through over 100 years of experience in the industry. We depend on creative, responsible, hardworking individuals like you to operate our business successfully!

The Chocolate Production Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring chocolate dropline equipment to ensure consistent, high-quality product output.

This role plays a key part in daily production by preparing machinery, verifying ingredient readiness, adjusting operating parameters, and maintaining smooth line performance throughout the shift. Operators troubleshoot issues in real time, uphold strict food-safety and sanitation standards, and document production activity to support traceability and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include equipment setup, line start-up, quality checks, machine adjustments, and end-of-shift cleaning and shutdown. The operator works closely with maintenance, quality, and production teams to ensure efficient workflow, minimal downtime, and adherence to all safety and GMP requirements. This position requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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.

Shift: Night Shift - 12 Hour Shifts, work 7 consecutive days on followed by 7 consecutive days off.
Compensation: $25.00/hourly plus $0.40 shift differential

Key Accountabilities

• Operate processing and packaging equipment
• Monitor overall product quality, complete required checks as well as associated daily production paperwork
• Clean and inspect equipment and work areas
• Understand and adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Detail clean all assigned area of the plant
• Record and maintain sanitation records and sign off on completed projects on the master sanitation schedule. The use of a computer will be required.
• Work safely with cleaning chemicals used at the plant
• Follow all quality requirements to avoid contamination while cleaning
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

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 perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 55lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• 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 operate machinery and/or industrial equipment with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

Preferred:

• Basic computer skills
• High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4ft and above)
• Experience using forklift or similar equipment
• Experience in a production and/or food handling experience

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

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