Processing Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 24, 2026. Cargill scores A on the Alion truth index.
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: Weekend shift (Thursday-Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Day Shift), or
Thursday-Sunday, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (Night Shift))
Compensation: $25.63/hr
Sign-On Bonus: $1500
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:
- Operate, maintain and adjust all processing equipment
- Perform operator level maintenance and troubleshooting
- Compliance to safe work rules, good housekeeping & good manufacturing practices
- Compliance to all relative FSQR and HACCP programs to include documentation, sample retention and accurate, timely data entry
- Safe and proficient operation of powered hand jacks and other PIT's
- Supporting of other departments as required
- Monitor equipment, operate control, process samples and adjust machine processes using selectivity and complex decision making, utilize computer systems to input and record data and support others
- Sets up and operates control systems or a series of machines requiring interaction of several moderate to complex variables and often is considered the relief position for all production operations
- Understand and adhere to all safety policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned by managementred
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 elevated areas (4 feet and above)
- Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
- Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays with advance notice
- Must be 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)?
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- High School Diploma/GED or a minimum of two years relevant work experience
- Working knowledge of Microsoft office software, with an emphasis on Excel and Word
- Forklift experience and/or similar equipment
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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