Merchant Assistant

Location: Albert Lea, MN

Job Type: Full Time 

Shift(s) Available: 1st

Compensation: $20.65/hr

Sign On-Bonus: $3,000

Benefits Information 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Marathon Health Clinic (Employer sponsored health center)
• 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
• Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Principal Accountabilities

• Ability to operate mobile powered equipment
• Responsible to keep the place clean and tidy
• Communicate effectively to all team members and functions
• Ensures product quality, consistency, and compliance with customer specifications
• Complete all required documentation accurately and proficiently along with other required written communication applicable to the job. Ensuring all processing steps have been completed and a quality product is delivered to the customer
• All food handling tasks are completed properly i.e., GMP’s, etc
• Assist on the production floor where needed
• Comply with all Corporate Environmental Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
• Individual will learn and comply with all HACCP and Food Safety Policies and Procedures; Individual will ensure compliance for all monitoring and verification tasks as outlined in the Food Safety Management
• Other tasks may be assigned per the discretion of management

Required Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Availability to work weekends and overtime as required 
• Willingness to complete procedural training for this position
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Strong Computer knowledge and skills
• Must be Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship 
• Must be 18 years or older 
• Must be attentive to details to follow set schedules and directions
• Ability to self-manage all tasks in a timely manner per company policy
• Ability to drive mobile powered equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous food manufacturing experience 
• Production experience
• Mechanical Aptitude 
• Work History in the last 12 months 

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