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Production Technician

Cargill and Careers
Lecompte, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/19/2026

Cargill Animal Nutrition is a global business that serves large-scale feed mill operators and retailers, as well as individual farmers. Our business has provided better nutrition for better lives for more than 120 years. By leading, innovating, and transforming the animal nutrition & health industry, we ensure that the customers we serve, the animals we feed, and the consumers who rely on that protein, thrive.


Working at Cargill is an opportunity to thrive – a place to develop your career to the fullest while engaging in meaningful work that makes a positive impact around the globe. We depend on creative, responsible, hardworking individuals like you to operate our business successfully!


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 Type:
Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 2nd
Compensation: $18.50/hr


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
  • Operating equipment and technology tools throughout the facility which may include
    mixers, batching, mills, grinders, packing, weighing, palletizers, etc.
  • Collecting product samples and supervising tank levels, utilizing computer systems
    to input and record data as necessary
  • Manufacturing products to ensure that they meet specifications
  • Interacting regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement
    of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused environment
  • Operating mobile equipment such as forklifts, loaders, etc.
  • Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures
  • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
  • Other duties as assigned

What You Will Need:

  • Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
  • Be 18 years or older
  • Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
  • Basic computer skills
  • 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)
  • Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs,
    kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Ability to work overtime including holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts with
    advance notice


What Will Put You Ahead:

  • Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems
  • Prior experience in production related work


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


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