Processing Operator

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.

Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.

This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Type: Full Time

Shifts Available: 1st shift

Compensation: $22.60/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

Principal Accountabilities:

• Accurately input performance and production downtime data into the system

• Collect product samples and conduct quality checks in accordance with established standards

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently to support material handling

• Use end loaders to fill salt hoppers, load trucks, transferring salt into inventory

• Perform basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting to reduce downtime

• Re-palletize and properly dispose distressed products

• Execute changeover procedures

• Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations

• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment

• Other duties as assigned 

Required Qualifications:

• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer.

• Cargill requires employees be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facility.

• 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 a reasonable accommodation

• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice?

• Experience operating a front-end loader

• Experience operating forklifts

• Experience working in a production related work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as SAP

• High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work 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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