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Process Technician

Cargill

Tampa, FLFull-time$20/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$20/hr
Location
Tampa, FL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Cargill’s Process Technician position supports food production by operating processing and packaging equipment, monitoring packaging weights, collecting samples, and performing quality testing. The role also includes equipment troubleshooting, mobile equipment operation, and maintaining a safe, clean work area. It is a full-time third-shift position with a stated rate of $20.00 per hour.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Physical Job Duties, requiredWorking in Varied Conditions, requiredWorking at Heights, requiredMachinery Operation, requiredEnglish Communication, requiredBasic Computer Skills, requiredOvertime Shift Flexibility, requiredForklift Operation, nice to haveFront-End Loader Operation, nice to have

Qualifications

Must Be 18+, requiredU.S. Work Authorization, requiredForklift Certification, nice to haveHigh School Diploma or Equivalent, nice to haveProduction or Plant Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

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.

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Available: 3rd Shift

Compensation: $20.00/hr

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.

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

Principal Accountabilities:

  • Operating processing and packaging equipment and backup for various other plant production roles

  • Monitor bag weights on packaging line scale

  • Collect samples/perform quality testing

  • Minor maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment in packaging department

  • Mobile equipment operation including forklifts/sweeper/front-end loader/etc.

  • Use of a computer in the processing office to monitor equipment in the building

  • Operate forklift to empty hoppers and change out full Mini bulk bags and load bulk pneumatic/dump trucks

  • Perform housekeeping duties in their area and assisting maintenance when required on PM/repair work

  • Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures

  • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment

  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

  • 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 to 50 lbs., kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation

  • Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)

  • Must be able to operate machinery

  • Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)

  • Basic computer skills

  • Ability to work overtime including holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications

  • Forklift certified

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Experience in production or plant environment

  • Front-end Loader experience

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

To apply using chat/text, please click Apply Now button OR use this link (https://career2.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=337133&company=cargill&locale=en\_US) to create a login to apply.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,435 open Production jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$20/hr
  • US median$20–22/hr694 hourly ranges

This rate, $20/hr, is 8% below the US median midpoint ($22/hr) — in the middle half of Production hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 37 open Production jobs in Florida and 1,435 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Florida
Experience
Production postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 4 years (466 postings).
Education
76 of the 1,435 open Production jobs (5%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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