Seasonal Harvest 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(s) Available: 2nd

Compensation: $27.36/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.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Harvesting salt and supporting processing operations

• Performing pre-operational and safety inspections on assigned equipment

• Greasing, lubricating, fueling, and cleaning equipment

• Reporting equipment damage, malfunctions, or repair needs

• Assisting the Wash Plant Operator in maintaining efficient salt processing operations

• Washing down salt buildup and clearing accumulations from conveyors and rollers

• Collecting washed and unwashed salt samples every two hours under normal operating conditions

• Moving gantry systems to maintain salt stockpiles

• Moving and managing water lines

• Troubleshooting minor water pressure and valve operation issues

• Performing housekeeping and manual labor tasks as needed - Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures

• Understanding and adhering to all policies and procedures

• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment

• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

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

• Must be 18 years of age or older

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

• Ability to perform physical job duties including: bending, kneeling, crawling, climbing, twisting, lifting up to 50 pounds, working in awkward positions; with or without reasonable accommodation

• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments that may include: heat, cold, dust, noise and other environmental conditions; while wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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

• Ability to work at elevations of 4 feet or higher

• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and various shifts with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous heavy equipment operating experience

• Experience operating loaders, haul trucks, dump trucks, tractors, or forklifts

• Experience working in industrial, mining, agricultural, construction, or manufacturing environments

• Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices

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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