Production Technician III

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Job Location: Flowery Branch GA
Job Type: Full Time
Shifts Available: 2nd from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. 3rd from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Compensation: $20.00/hr for starting and will be defined based on experience

Job Overview
The Production Technician III operates adjusts and troubleshoots complex production and material handling equipment to safely manufacture package and move products while meeting quality safety and production standards. This role applies advanced process knowledge to make complex equipment and process decisions optimize operations and support less experienced technicians. The technician serves as a trusted technical resource helping drive operational excellence through expertise problem-solving and collaboration.

What You Will Do

• Operate monitor and adjust complex production packaging weighing and material handling equipment across multiple processes.
• Set up change over and run multiple nonsimilar machines requiring moderate to complex adjustments.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment and process issues resolving problems and supporting others during diagnostics.
• Perform preventive and autonomous maintenance using hand and power tools on a wide range of equipment.
• Monitor processes collect samples and accurately record production quality and equipment data in computer systems.
• Support other technicians by training and sharing knowledge promoting safe work practices and improving daily operations.
• Work flexible schedules including overtime weekends holidays or rotating 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 to follow procedures document work and support team members.
• At least 2 years of experience operating and adjusting complex production or packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to independently adjust control and optimize production processes using sound judgment and minimal guidance.
• Ability to work indoors/outdoors environments (heat cold dust and noise) while performing physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds climbing bending twisting and working at heights (4 feet and above) with or without reasonable accommodation.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience troubleshooting complex equipment or process issues across multiple machines.
• Experience supporting or guiding other technicians during daily operations.
• Strong understanding of complex equipment setups and process interactions.
• Experience performing autonomous maintenance beyond basic preventive tasks.

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 lifes 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.

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.