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Flake Packaging Technician

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Job ID 325752 Date posted 05/13/2026 Location : Watkins Glen, New York

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.

Job Type: Full-time
Shift(s) Available: This is a 2nd shift schedule 4 days a week, 10 hours per day
Starts Sunday 7pm-5am, Monday 8pm-6am, Tuesday 8pm-6am, Wednesday 8pm-6am.

Compensation: $23.43/hr. The shift preference for this shift is $0.55Cents


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 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:

  • Troubleshoot and operate packaging equipment
  • Verify and record production quantities produced and/or consumed
  • Communicate effectively with counterparts and management during shift exchanges
  • Ensure product quality meets Food Safety guidelines and customer specifications at packaging
  • Perform preventive maintenance on packaging equipment
  • Understand and adhere to all safety rules and regulations
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

  • Must be eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • 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, including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing or prior military experience
  • 3 to 5 years of forklift operation experience
  • Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as SAP
  • Basic experience in troubleshooting mechanical components and systems
  • Ability to operate machinery and industrial equipment
  • High School Diploma/GED, or a minimum of two years of relevant work experience

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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