Seasonal Harvest Operator

Cargill is hiring Seasonal Harvest Operators to support peak-season grain and ingredient processing at our manufacturing facilities. In this hands-on role, you will safely operate and monitor harvest and grain handling equipment, manage loading and unloading, and help keep production running smoothly. You'll perform basic inspections, cleaning, and simple maintenance while following strict safety and food-quality standards. Working in a collaborative, safety-first culture, you'll gain exposure to large-scale food manufacturing and help support global food security during our busiest season.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor harvest and grain handling equipment safely and efficiently
• Load, unload, and transfer grain and related materials per production schedule
• Perform basic equipment inspections, cleaning, and routine preventative maintenance
• Follow all Cargill safety, food safety, and quality procedures and documentation
• Report equipment issues and assist maintenance teams with simple repairs
• Accurately record production data, weights, and inventory movements
• Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to meet harvest targets
• Adapt to changing weather, production priorities, and extended/variable shifts

Required Skills

• Harvest equipment operation
• Grain handling procedures
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting
• Equipment inspection and cleaning
• Lockout/tagout and safety practices
• Production and weight recording
• PPE and safety protocol compliance
• Basic maintenance support
• Team communication
• Time and shift management