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Cargill Pond Technician in Newark, California
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.
This full time position is located in Newark, Ca; however please expect receiving calls from a 952 area code in case you are considered. Relocation assistance is not provided.
This position is responsible for controlling and optimizing brine movements to produce solar salt.
Job duties include but are not limited to operating and monitoring pumps, opening and closing brine gates, taking brine samples, inspecting the solar pond infrastructure, and record keeping of pond and brine movement characteristics. The Brine Process is currently undergoing changes and this position is critical in establishing and monitoring it
Job Type: Full time
Shift: 1st
Compensation: $29-$36/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
Principle Accountabilities:
Concentrator Brine Movement
Crystallizer Brine Movements
Environmental/Rain Management
Safety Participation and Quality management
Levee maintenance program
Study and optimize process
Operate pump stations to ensure mechanical reliability
Requirements:
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 that employees be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facility
High School Diploma/GED or a minimum of two years relevant work experience
Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
Basic use of a computer
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
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.
Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays with advance notice
Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
Must be able to operate machinery
Valid driving license
Prefer Qualifications
Able to operate heavy equipment
Forklift certified
Prior experience in production related work
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet
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