Lead Plant Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 2, 2026. Cargill scores A on the Alion truth index.
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.
Location: Oakner, MB
Job Type: Full Time
Compensation: $35.00 - $38.00/hr depending on experience
Shift Available: Day
If you are an internal candidate, please notify your supervisor prior to applying for this position. If selected for an interview, you will be required to submit signed copies of your last two performance reviews.
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:
- Perform assigned lead activities
- Operate equipment and technology tools throughout the production facility, backfilling prior areas as needed, utilizing a broad understanding of varied and multi-dimensional processes to perform required duties
- Support others in learning operating procedures, provide input to peers and recommend changes to ensure clarity and effectiveness of guidance, including procedure documentation
- Perform maintenance and lead troubleshooting efforts throughout the facility, making adjustments or instructing others necessary
- Ensure recording of production and inventory activities by the team is entered into computerized systems
- Operate mobile powered equipment (i.e forklift, skid loader, sit down floor sweeper, front end loader)
- Understand and ensure adherence to all safety policies and procedures, maintain a safe and clean work environment and control work pace and progress on assigned equipment and processes, requiring awareness of links with other process areas
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada
- 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 operate machinery or industrial equipment
- Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
- Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advanced notice
- May require a valid Canadian full class 5 driver’s licence in good standing, authorizing you to drive independently during your employment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Forklift experience
- Basic computer skills
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Experience in a production-related work
Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (204) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.
At Cargill, we are committed to building a workplace where individuals from all backgrounds feel respected, valued, and able to contribute fully. We believe that bringing together different perspectives strengthens our teams and drives better outcomes.
Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible recruitment experience. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know so we can work with you to meet your needs.
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