Plant 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: Shift flexibility required. Must be willing and able to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts based on business needs

Compensation: $24.45/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.

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 inspection of forklifts and loading dock-related equipment
• Responsible for performing and documenting the completion of assigned Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) tasks
• Comply with the company's Good Manufacturing Practices at all times
• Know and understand finished product names and characteristics
• Clean, organize, and maintain work areas
• Communicate constructively with coworkers, customers, vendors, contractors, and truck drivers
• Perform tasks in a safe manner to prevent injury to self and others
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisors, management, and lead persons
• Perform 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:

• Must be eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship
• 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 including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
• Must be able to operate machinery
• Have at least 1 year of experience in production-related work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous forklift and/or warehouse experience
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet