Production Operator

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 Shift
Compensation: $25.25/hr
Sign-On Bonus: $1500

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:

• Provide operational support in and around shaft elevators, feeders, conveyors, shaft walkways, openings, and screens to ensure salt product buildup and overflow are continuously removed and work areas remain clean and operational
• Service, inspect, and operate various mobile support equipment, including forklifts, trucks, tractors, and bobcats, as well as support production panels as needed
• Perform routine tasks to ensure the reliable and functional operation of assets and equipment
• Understand and comply with all safety policies, procedures, and regulations
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• 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 (verbal/written)
• 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 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 work overtime, including weekends, holidays, or different shifts, with advance notice
• High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years of equivalent work experience
• Ability to work underground in a mining environment
• Ability to get a routine background check and Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) "Explosives Possessor" background check: To ensure a safe working environment for all employees, we will conduct a criminal background check.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic computer skills
• Prior experience in production-related work
• Experience in heavy construction and/or commercial construction
• Previous mining experience
  
  

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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