Production Laborer

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 Ag & Trading enterprise, where we connect producers and users of grains and oilseeds around the globe through origination, trading, processing, and distribution. We also offer a range of farmer services and risk management solutions.

Job Type: Full Time

Shift(s) Available: Rotating Shifts

Compensation: $19.91/hr

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 Information:

• 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:

• Primary function of production employees is within barge unloading, rail car unloading, and vessel loading processes. This entails manual labor and outdoor work

• Train and operate applicable equipment associated with the laborer process, including skid steer tractor (bobcat), forklift, and sweeper

• Perform housekeeping duties in a designated area on site, including sweeping and shoveling products and grain dust into mobile equipment

• Perform assigned duties with the maintenance department, including helper, fire watches, and confined space attendant

• Maintain a safe and sanitary atmosphere with a high regard for environmental impact of the operation

• Understand and adhere to state and federal Occupational Safety and Health rules and regulations as related to plant safety

• Follow all Cargill safety rules and regulations

• Assist other plant personnel as needed and perform any other duty as requested by the production supervisor

Required Qualifications:

• Must be eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship

• Must be 18 years or older

• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)

• Basic use of a computer

• 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) including a respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, safety boots, Personal Flotation Device, and hearing protection

• 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 including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

• Ability to use egress ladders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in production-related work

• Forklift Certified

• Ability to operate industrial machinery and equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

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

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.

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