Packaging Operator

Company: Cargill
Location: Watkins Glen
Posted on: March 24, 2026

Job Description:

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters. Cargill Salt, a business unit of Cargill, Incorporated, is a leader in the industry, providing salt, service and solutions to the food, water conditioning, agricultural, industrial, and packaged ice control markets. This role is responsible for correctly, safely and efficiently packaging and warehousing salt products for a salt packaging facility. Job Type: Full Time Shift Available: Overnight Compensation: $20.00/hr Sign on Bonus: $1,500 Principal Accountabilities: Operating salt conveying equipment, operation of packaging and related equipment, operating mobile equipment. This can include, but is not limited to, working with Slidell packing line Ensures proper storage, loading and shipping/receiving of packaged products Strict compliance with safe work rules, good housekeeping practices and specified FSQR policies / procedures / standards Input production and downtime information into SAP and RT DUETT Minor maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment Perform any miscellaneous duties as assigned including but not limited to: minor maintenance tasks, preventative maintenance tasks, housekeeping tasks, product quality testing tasks, confined space entries (bin entries), repalletizing / disposal of distressed products, etc. Requirements: Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer Cargill requires employees be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facility Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable Must be able to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions with the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc. Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above) Ability to operate machinery Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written) Basic use of a computer Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays with advance notice Preferred: At least (1 year) of experience in a production or plant environment Forklift experience High School diploma or equivalent Experience with Inventory Systems 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. Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet. To apply using chat/text, please click Apply Now button OR use this link to create a login to apply.

Keywords: Cargill, Syracuse , Packaging Operator, Logistics, Transportation & Drivers , Watkins Glen, New York