Front End Loader Operator

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 protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Available: 2nd

Compensation: $26.86/hr

Benefits Information:

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 front-end loader to receive and handle bulk salt for packaging, processing/screening and customer load-outs.

Operate railcar mover to position railcars for trans-loading and unloading.

Operate and troubleshoot processing equipment to manage salt inventories.

Operate the bulk tote filler system to fill customer orders.

Effectively communicate with counterparts and management during shift exchanges.

Track and record information as required in role.

Assist in warehouse operator duties as needed.

Perform housekeeping to maintain acceptable standards

Ensure quality of the product meets Food Safety guidelines and customer specifications

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 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 understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)

Ability to work overtime as customer demands warrant including weekends, holidays and/or different shifts (sometimes up to 12 hours) with advance notice.

Ability to perform physical job duties including bending, kneeling, climbing, crawling, sweeping, mounting/dismounting and operating mobile equipment and infrequently lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications:

High School diploma or Equivalent

Prior experience in production-related work or military experience

Experience handling bulk materials

Forklift experience for at least 6 months

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