What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Operator position at Cargill?
Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill's agricultural supply chain business, where we seamlessly connect farming customers with food, feed and industry.
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st and 3rd. 12 hours shift.
**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:**
Operating equipment associated with the loadout and unloading process for bulk materials including trucks and/or rail cars, utilizing scales, pumps, conveyor, etc.
Work in a fast-paced environment to complete various processes including weighing, labeling, and storing products and sanitizing around facility
Monitoring equipment, operating control systems, processing samples, and utilizing computer systems to input and record data as necessary
Rotate through all positions within a specified department to train associates and fill in as necessary
Interacting regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused environment
Operating forklifts and other mobile equipment
Understanding and adhering to all safety 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 or older
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
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
Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
Basic use of a computer and typing skills
**Preferred Qualifications:**
High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
Prior experience in a food manufacturing environment
Experience operating mobile equipment such as forklifts, mobile lifts, etc.
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.
At Cargill, everyone matters and everyone counts. Cargill is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. As such and in alignment with our Guiding Principles, Cargill's long-standing equal employment opportunity policy prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, family status, citizenship status, veteran status, military status, union affiliation, or any other status protected by law.
Cargill also complies with all applicable national and local laws and regulations pertaining to non-discrimination and employment.
Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Cargill, Inc. and subsidiaries ("Cargill") have an internal recruiting department. Please review this notice.
US Employment Resources: Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st and 3rd. 12 hours shift.
**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:**
Operating equipment associated with the loadout and unloading process for bulk materials including trucks and/or rail cars, utilizing scales, pumps, conveyor, etc.
Work in a fast-paced environment to complete various processes including weighing, labeling, and storing products and sanitizing around facility
Monitoring equipment, operating control systems, processing samples, and utilizing computer systems to input and record data as necessary
Rotate through all positions within a specified department to train associates and fill in as necessary
Interacting regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused environment
Operating forklifts and other mobile equipment
Understanding and adhering to all safety 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 or older
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
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
Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
Basic use of a computer and typing skills
**Preferred Qualifications:**
High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
Prior experience in a food manufacturing environment
Experience operating mobile equipment such as forklifts, mobile lifts, etc.
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.
At Cargill, everyone matters and everyone counts. Cargill is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. As such and in alignment with our Guiding Principles, Cargill's long-standing equal employment opportunity policy prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, family status, citizenship status, veteran status, military status, union affiliation, or any other status protected by law.
Cargill also complies with all applicable national and local laws and regulations pertaining to non-discrimination and employment.
Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Cargill, Inc. and subsidiaries ("Cargill") have an internal recruiting department. Please review this notice.
US Employment Resources: Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.
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