Warehouse Operator

Warehouse 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 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.

Job Type: Full Time Shift Available: 2nd shift Compensation: $22.25/hr, plus shift differential

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:

• Operating forklifts, stretch wrapper and all associated equipment to produce quality product
• Operate storage equipment and all associated equipment to store and retrieve product
• Correctly receive and ship product in accordance with orders
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and perform minor maintenance on this equipment
• Put Trash/Cardboard away (dispose in trash compactor/carboard bailer)
• Perform elevated work to retrieve stuck pallets or equipment in racks
• Perform periodic inventories as necessary with the support of office personnel to maintain accurate warehouse counts
• 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.
• 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)
• 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, and holidays with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
• Experience operating mobile equipment such as forklifts
• Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office software, with an emphasis on Excel and Word
• Working knowledge of inventory systems
• Prior experience in production related work

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet