Production Operator

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Until 10/3/2026 0+ years exp First posted August 4, 2026 Last posted August 4, 2026
Job description

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: 1st
Compensation: $22.00 /hr
Sign-On Bonus: $1000.00

 

 

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 processes that include mixing, filling, and stacking materials, computer entry into SAP, and general sanitation
  • Perform the duties of dumping, pulling, and stacking materials
  • Operates Forklift, shrink wrapping machines and other mechanical equipment
  • Execute required processing transactions in SAP on internal computer systems and required process documentation
  • Make product labels accurately
  • Assemble and disassemble equipment
  • Complete department sanitation responsibilities
  • Providing excellent customer service and engaging with team members
  • Follow company´s safety, food safety and operating standard policies
  • Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
  • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
  • Other duties as assigned

 

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
  • Cargill requires employees be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facility
  • Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs with repetition, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
  • Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
  • 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 understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
  • High School diploma or Equivalent
  • Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in production and/or food manufacturing
  • Forklift experience
  • Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft office software, with an emphasis on Excel and Word, inventory system and/or basic computer skills.

 

 

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

About this role

Summary

Operate production processes, equipment, and maintain safety in food manufacturing.

Job title

Production Operator

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

food manufacturing

Location requirements

Anywhere in the US, remote not allowed.

Salary

$22.00 /hr

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

ability to lift 50lbscommunication in Englishability to work in elevated areas

Preferred skills

food manufacturing experienceforklift experienceSAPMicrosoft Office

Specializations

food productionsafety proceduresequipment operationSAPforklift
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

United States

On-site Country