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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 food and bioindustrial business, where manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice companies rely on us to consistently deliver the products and services they need, and use our technical expertise and market knowledge to develop innovative products.

The Forklift Operator will operate and drive industrial forklifts requiring moderate skills and regular guidance. In this role, you will ensure material handling and storage procedures are followed to meet all safety and regulatory policies.

**Job Type:** Full Time

**Shift Available** : 2nd shift

**Compensation:** $21.75/hr; plus shift differential

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:

+ Operating forklifts

+ Operate and troubleshoot robotic palletizer and other production equipment in a safe and efficient manner to produce quality product

+ Order raw materials as needed

+ Perform line changeovers as needed

+ Supply packaging materials as necessary to own area as well as other areas

+ Put Trash/Cardboard away (dispose in trash compactor/carboard bailer)

+ Cross train in all areas as needed

+ Load and unload material to production line

+ Adjust production schedule

+ 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 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, weekends, and holidays with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems

+ Experience working in a production-related work

+ Prior experience operating a forklift

+ High school diploma or GED equivalent

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

To apply using chat/text, please click Apply Now button OR use this link (https://career2.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=311505&company=cargill&locale=en\_US) to create a login to apply.