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Title: Packaging Operator
Job Requisition ID: 337261
Location: Akron, Ohio, US United States, 44314
Category: BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS)

About the role

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: Akron, OH

Job Type: Full Time

Shift(s) Available

1st: [6AM to 2PM] / 2nd: [2PM to 10PM] / 3rd: [10PM to 6AM] / Rotating: [A mix of 2nd and 3rd shift]

Compensation

$32.43/hr

Shift Differential: 2nd shift: 40 cents / 3rd shift: 50 cents / Swing shift: 60 cents

Job Overview

Join Cargill as a Packaging Operator and play a hands‑on role in getting our products safely prepared for customers. In this role, you’ll operate packaging and conveying equipment, monitor production, and support quality and safety standards across the plant. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with machinery, using technology, and being part of a team that keeps production running smoothly.

What You Will Do

Operate production equipment including packing lines and powered mobile equipment.
Set up monitor and adjust machines to ensure products meet quality and packaging specifications.
Perform basic preventative maintenance and troubleshoot minor equipment issues using hand and power tools.
Record production quality and downtime data manually and electronically including SAP entries.
Move unload and store finished products using forklifts pallet jacks or other material handling equipment.
Follow all food safety regulatory and safety procedures including lockout tagout and support housekeeping and quality checks.
Willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or variable shifts with advance notice.
Perform 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.
Basic computer skills.

What Will Put You Ahead

At least one year of experience in a production, manufacturing, or plant environment.
Forklift operating experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience using inventory or warehouse management systems.

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

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.

Nearest Major Market: Akron
Nearest Secondary Market: Cleveland
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From Cargill's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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