Plant Operator

Cargill is a trusted salt supplier to a wide variety of industries; our portfolio includes food processing salts, sodium reduction solutions, salt for water softeners and swimming pools, bulk and packaged ice melters, industrial salts, and salt for animal feeding. Working at Cargill is an opportunity to thrive – a place to develop your career to the fullest while engaging in meaningful work that makes a positive impact around the globe! We depend on creative, responsible, hardworking individuals like you to operate our business successfully 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 Type : Full time Shift(s) Available : Any shift (1st, 2nd or 3rd) Compensation : $24.45 / 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 Responsible for the operation and inspections of forklift and loading dock related equipment. Responsible to perform and document completion of assigned Master Sanitation Schedule(MSS) tasks. Comply to company’s Good Manufacturing Practices at all times. Know and understand finished product names and characteristics. Clean, organize, and maintain work areas. Constructively communicate with coworkers, customers, vendors, contractors, and truck drivers. Perform tasks in a safe manner that will prevent injury to self and others. Performs other related duties assigned by supervision, management, and lead Persons. Performs work in a cooperative, courteous, and efficient manner Complete daily reconciliation of process orders. Must understand and abide by Hutchinson Union Contract and Employee Production Handbook. 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. Able to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written) Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation Able 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). Must be able to operate machinery Experience operating a forklift and/or warehousing experience Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays with advance notice Have at least 1 year of experience in production related work. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in production related work Mechanical background Working knowledge of MS Office Software with an emphasis on Excel and Word 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. To apply using chat/text, please click Apply Now button OR use this link to create a login to apply.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a