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Cargill Machine Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Machine Operator

Albert Lea, MN · On-site

$21.65/hr

Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and ... Set up, operate, tear down machines as required * Operate all aspects of assigned machines ...

Machine Operator

Albert Lea, MN · On-site

$21.65/hr

Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and ... Set up, operate, tear down machines as required * Operate all aspects of assigned machines ...

Machine Operator

Albert Lea, MN · On-site

$21.65/hr

Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and ... Set up, operate, tear down machines as required * Operate all aspects of assigned machines ...

Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and ... Setup, changeover, and teardown of machines * Read run sheets and utilize machines to produce ...

Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and ... Setup, changeover, and teardown of machines * Read run sheets and utilize machines to produce ...

Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and ... Setup, changeover, and teardown of machines * Read run sheets and utilize machines to produce ...

Skilled Machine Operator

Friona, TX · On-site

$23.60 - $28.50/hr

Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and ... operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters. Job Location: Friona, TX Job Type ...

Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and ... operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters. Job Location: Friona, TX Job Type ...

Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and ... operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters. Job Location: Dodge City, KS Job type ...

Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and ... operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters. Job Location: Dodge City, KS Job type ...

Skilled Machine Operator

Friona, TX · On-site

$23.60 - $28.50/hr

Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and ... operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters. Job Location: Friona, TX Job Type ...

Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and ... operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters. Job Location: Dodge City, KS Job type ...

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain ...

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain ...

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain ...

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain ...

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain ...

Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and ... operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters. Job Location: Mason City, IA Job Type ...

Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and ... operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters. Job Location: Mason City, IA Job Type ...

Cargill's size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to ... machines and equipment in the use of chemicals to produce consumer products while following ...

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Albert Lea, MN • On-site

Cargill
Food and Drink Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

$21.65/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago


Cargill rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 225 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

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.

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. 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 Location: Albert Lea, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 2nd
Compensation: $21.65/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
  • Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Principal Accountabilities

  • Tracking, reading, or creating reports manually or via computer
  • Set up, operate, tear down machines as required
  • Operate all aspects of assigned machines including quick changeovers ensuring meeting spec, safety and quality 
  • Cleanliness and housekeeping
  • Maintaining a safe working environment
  • Other tasks may be assigned per the discretion of management

Required Qualifications

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Basic math ability (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division)
  • Ability to read and write in English
  • Basic computer skills
  • Availability to work outside of normal shift up to including weekend and off shift hours as needed  

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous food manufacturing experience
  • Previous leadership experience
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Production experience
  • Work history in the last 12 months

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet


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Cargill was founded in 1865 as a single grain warehouse in Iowa, U.S. Since then, we’ve grown to become a global partner connecting people around the planet. But one thing has remained constant over the years: our purpose of nourishing the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Cargill is committed to conducting business with integrity, operating responsibly, enriching communities and nourishing the world. In the fiscal year 2021, Cargill provided $110.5 million in total charitable contributions in 56 countries to support our communities. Cargill businesses and employee-led groups partner with local civic, nonprofit and non-governmental organizations on programs and projects that improve food security and nutrition; support human rights, equity and inclusion; strengthen farmer livelihoods; and advance our commitments in the areas of land use, water and climate.

Industry

Food and drink manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Minneapolis, MN, US