Packaging Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 6, 2026. Cargill scores A on the Alion truth index.
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.
Job Location: Blair, NE
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: Rotating 12 hours Day Shift
Compensation: $22/hr - $27/hr base on experience
Job Overview
As a Packaging Technician at Cargill, you'll play an important role in ensuring products are packaged safely, efficiently, and according to quality standards. In this hands-on role, you'll operate packaging equipment, monitor production processes, perform basic maintenance, and help prepare finished products for shipment. You'll be part of a team focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
What You Will Do
- Operate and monitor packaging equipment, making basic adjustments to maintain product quality and production efficiency.
- Set up machines, feed materials into equipment, and prepare finished products for storage or shipment.
- Perform basic maintenance and troubleshoot routine equipment issues using hand and power tools.
- Track production, quality, and inventory information using computerized systems and production records.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to move materials and finished goods.
- Follow all safety, food safety, quality, and lockout/tagout procedures while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or variable shifts with advance notice.
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You Will Need
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Ability to understand and communicate in English, verbal and written.
- Able to work indoors and outdoors, including at heights of 4 feet or more, and capable of performing physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing, bending, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation and while using appropriate PPE.
- Able to work rotating shifts
- Basic computer skills
What Will Put You Ahead
- Basic experience troubleshooting mechanical components or systems.
- Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment.
- Prior experience operating a forklift.
- Experience with SAP or a computerized maintenance management system
- Willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or variable shifts with advance notice.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- 401(k) with Cargill Matching Contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Development Opportunitie
About Cargill
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.
Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement. Considered candidates may receive a phone call from a 952 area code.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vet