Lead Plant Operator

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Until 9/11/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 13, 2026 Last posted July 13, 2026
Job description

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill. 

This position is in Cargill’s agricultural supply chain business. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver essential products.



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.


Location:
 Elm Creek, MB
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: Day
Compensation: $28.35- $41.41 (Based on experience)


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
    • 5+ years of production experience within a grain elevator environment.


Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (204) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

 

 

Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.

About this role

Summary

Operate equipment, support safety, troubleshoot, maintain records, and lead activities in a grain facility.

Job title

Lead Plant Operator

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

agriculture

Location requirements

Elm Creek, MB, on-site; no remote work allowed.

Salary

$0k–$0k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

equipment operationsafety policiesEnglish communicationvalid driver’s license

Preferred skills

forklift experiencecomputer skillsgrain elevator experience

Specializations

equipment operationmaintenancesafety policiestroubleshootinginventory management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Elm Creek, MB R0G 0N0, Canada

On-site City