Processing Operator

Cargill is a trusted salt supplier to a wide variety of industries; our portfolio includes food processing salts, sodium reduction solutions, salt for water softeners and swimming pools, bulk and packaged ice melters, industrial salts, and salt for animal feeding. Working at Cargill is an opportunity to thrive a place to develop your career to the fullest while engaging in meaningful work that makes a positive impact around the globe!

We depend on creative, responsible, hardworking individuals like you to operate our business successfully!

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at  or text Cargill Jobs to 60196.

Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: 3rd
Compensation: $22.60/hr

• 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

• Input production and performance data in computer systems (SAP, RT Duet and others)
• Product samples collection and perform quality tasks
• Operate mobile equipment such as forklift, end loader for filling salt hoppers, loading trucks, transferring salt into inventory
• Perform minor maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment
• Perform housekeeping tasks
• Repalletizing / disposal of distressed product
• Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned

• 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 computer skills
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without 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)
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working in a production or plant environment
• Experience using front end loader
• Experience using forklift
• High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as SAP

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.