Warehouse 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.The initial opportunity for this posting is as a Warehouse Operator, focused on safe forklift operation and the warehousing of packaged product. Future opportunities for internal growth include Bagging Operator, Endloader Operator, Rail Operator and Utility Operator.Job Type: Full TimeAvailable Shifts: 2nd 1-30pm - 10pm M-FCompensation: $18/hr with a shift differential of $0.65 for 2nd shiftSign on Bonus: $1,000Principal Accountabilities: • Operate an industrial fork truck to move palletized materials between railcars, vans, flatbed trucks and the warehouse• Use a vehicle-mounted computer to effectively manage inventories and accurately ship/receive materials• Operate packaging equipment (palletizer, stretch-film wrapper, labeler and conveyors) used to stack and wrap materials prior to warehousing• Effectively communicate with counterparts and management during shift exchanges• Perform housekeeping to maintain acceptable standards• Uphold personal safety requirements to support “Safe People” and zero incidents• Ensure quality of the product meets Food Safety guidelines and customer specifications• Other duties as assignedRequirements: • 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)• Must be able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment• 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, sweeping, driving, mounting/dismounting fork truck and infrequently lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without a reasonable accommodation• Basic computer skillsPreferred: • High School diploma or Equivalent• Prior experience in production-related work or military experience• Experience operating a forklift and/or warehousing experience• Experience with SAP and/or warehouse inventory management systemsConsidered 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 Salary: . Date posted: 02/20/2025

Location: Buffalo, IA, US

Posted Date: 4/3/2025