Production Technician
Cargill · Temple, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 18+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level production role at Cargill (food & beverage) in Temple, TX.
- They ask for
- 18+ years
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 52 live postings that list pay, out of 947 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 71 other live production postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (18+ vs 4+)
Typical $80k–$118k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 86%
- Lean 40%
- Root cause 31%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Cargill in Temple
1 other open role at this site.
- First Line Production Supervisor-(2nd shift) · Production · Supervisor
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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
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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 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.
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 3rd
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
A Typical Work Day May Include
- •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 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.
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