Process Technician

Cargill is seeking a Process Technician to support Food & Beverage Operations within our Manufacturing & Production team. You will operate, monitor, and troubleshoot processing equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent production of food ingredients. Responsibilities include following SOPs, performing quality checks, adjusting process parameters, and completing basic mechanical tasks. You'll document data in digital systems, support continuous improvement, and uphold strict safety, sanitation, and food safety standards.

At Cargill, you'll join a collaborative, learning-focused culture with opportunities to grow while contributing to global food security and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor food processing and packaging equipment according to SOPs
• Adjust process parameters (temperature, flow, pressure, speed) to meet specifications
• Perform routine quality checks and record production and test data accurately
• Troubleshoot basic equipment and process issues and escalate when necessary
• Complete minor mechanical adjustments and equipment changeovers
• Follow all safety, GMP, and food safety/FSMA requirements and site policies
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary production areas
• Use digital systems/PLC/HMI interfaces to track production and process conditions
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and production teams to meet targets
• Participate in continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and kaizen activities

Required Skills

• Food processing operations
• Equipment operation and setup
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) knowledge
• Process monitoring and data recording
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) awareness
• Basic PLC/HMI interface use
• Quality control testing and documentation
• Sanitation and cleaning in place (CIP) fundamentals