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Cargill

Platform Laborer

Clinton, IN · On-site

$22.12/hr

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Marshall, IL · On-site

$22.12/hr

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West Terre Haute, IN · On-site

$22.12/hr

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Platform Laborer

Paris, IL · On-site

$22.12/hr

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$22.12/hr

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Paris, IL · On-site

$22.12/hr

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Paris, IL · On-site

$22.12/hr

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Platform Laborer

Clinton, IN • On-site

Cargill
Food and Drink Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$22.12/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Cargill rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 225 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

19th of 49 rated food wholesalers

Job description

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, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

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(s) Available: Rotating
Compensation: $22.12/hr


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:

  • Arranges boxes, material and other equipment in neat and orderly manner
  • Keeping the work area clean as well as housekeeping responsibilities
  • Picks up reusable scrap for salvage and deposits in correct location
  • Operates industrial truck to transport materials within plant
  • Unwinds plastic or metal banding material from reel, wraps band around stack or bundle, inserts loose end of banding material into strapping tool and cinches and crimps banding material and clamp with strapping tool to secure articles during storage or shipment
  • Counts and records number of banded bundles
  • Affixes identifying data on visible portion of bundles
  • Observes movement of materials or products on conveyor
  • Notifies supervisor of equipment malfunction
  • Positions chutes or spouts to divert flow of materials from conveyor into railcar or truck
  • Packs product into bags, weighs, seals, stacks on pallets and applies wrap
  • 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 50 lbs, 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)
  • Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
  • Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
  • Basic computer skills
  • Possess a valid driver’s license
.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience operating forklifts and/or similar equipment
  • Prior experience in production-related work
  • Prior experience in grain handling
  • Ability to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment
  • 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


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About Cargill

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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

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