General Production

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 Location: Albert Lea, MN

Job Type: Full Time

Shift(s) Available : 1st: (6:00AM to 3:00PM)

Compensation : $21.15/hr

What You Will Do

• Handle, lift, and process meat products by trimming, cutting, or removing fat, defects, or contamination using knives or other tools.

• Support production by performing routine, repetitive tasks that keep operations running smoothly.

• Weigh, label, bag, pack, and box finished products to meet customer and quality specifications.

• Perform job duties in a fast-paced, cold, or warm production setting with required PPE while engaging in physical tasks such as standing for long periods of time, climbing, bending, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested.

• Follow all food safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines to maintain compliance and product integrity.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

• Must be 18 years or older.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous experience in food manufacturing, production, or warehouse environments.

• Knife‑handling skills or experience working with cutting tools.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardized processes.

• Work history in the last 12 months.

Benefits

• Benefits Are Based on Our Collective Bargaining Agreement

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance

• Paid Vacation and Holidays

• 401(k) with Cargill Matching Contributions

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Development Opportunities

• 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

About Cargill

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.

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

If you do not hear from the Cargill recruiting team about your application for this role, you may re-apply next month to the new General Production job that is posted.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vet.

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