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Cargill Meat Solutions

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$25.95 /h
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Lafayette, IN
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First Shift
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

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 Ag & Trading enterprise, where we connect producers and users of grains and oilseeds around the globe through origination, trading, processing, and distribution. We also offer a range of farmer services and risk management solutions.

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.

Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st shift
Compensation: $25.95/hr


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

  • Train and operate applicable equipment associated with the laborer process: including skid steer tractor (bobcat), forklift and sweeper.
  • Perform housekeeping duties in a designated area on site: including sweeping and shoveling products and grain dust into mobile equipment.
  • Perform assigned duties with the maintenance department: including helper, fire watches and confined space attendant.
  • Maintain a safe and sanitary atmosphere with a high regard for environmental impact of the operation.
  • Follow all Cargill safety rules and regulations
  • Assist other plant personnel as needed and will perform any other duty as requested by the production supervisor.

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 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
  • 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) including a respirator
  • Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
  • Ability to understand and communicate in English(verbal/written)
  • Possession of or the ability to obtain a driver’s license
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice



Preferred Qualifications

  • Forklift experience
  • Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as SAP
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft office software, with an emphasis on Excel and Word
  • High School diploma or GED Equivalent
  • Previous experience in production related work

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.