About this opportunity
Cargill lists this Processing Technician opportunity in elk river, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Processing TechnicianCargill 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 specialized portfolio enterprise where we serve diverse businesses who support unique customers or markets, including animal nutrition and health, bioindustrial, road safety salt and Cargill joint ventures.Job Purpose and ImpactThe Processing Technician will prepare a variety of animal feed and animal by-product samples for laboratory analysis. In this role you will also perform high volume analytical testing that is of low complexity. The Technician will assist and work with senior analysts and peers to enable high volumes of analyses to be safely and effectively performed daily. The position will interact with feed samples, inventory and data systems, MS Office software, and a limited assortment of analytical hardware such as weighing apparatuses, grinders, and moisture ovens.Key AccountabilitiesPerform high volume of routine laboratory tasks and assist in the development of data including but not limited to weighing samples, grinding samples, labeling, solution preparation, filtration, moisture analyses and other proximate analyses under minimal supervision.Perform general laboratory functions including documenting procedures, safe storage of materials, use and disposal of chemicals and regulatory and safety compliance as part of maintaining the laboratory.Maintain inventory and availability records.Assist in the coordination of analytical process completion.Maintain and use inventory, data, and computer systems database.Handle moderately complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under general supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.Other duties as assignedQualificationsMinimum QualificationsHigh school diploma, secondary education level or equivalentMinimum requirement of 2 years of relevant work experience.Intermediate PC and MS Office experience.Preferred QualificationsDegree in laboratory-related fieldPosition InformationThe business will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.Location: Elk River, MNThe expected salary for this position is $45,000 - $48,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance. At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked.Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet
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elk river, MN, 55330, US
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