Food Handler

Cargill • Big Lake, MN

7d

About The Position

The Food Handler handles, lifts, and processes meat products, including trimming, cutting, or removing fat, defects, or contamination with knives or other tools. The role supports production through routine, repetitive tasks and weighs, labels, bags, packs, and boxes finished products to meet customer and quality specifications.

The position works in a fast-paced, cold or warm production setting and requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Physical tasks include standing for extended periods, climbing, bending, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation. The employee must follow food safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines, and work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested. Other duties may be assigned.

This is a full-time role in Big Lake, Minnesota. Available shifts are first shift (4:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.) and second shift (2:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m.–4:00 a.m.). Compensation is $19.45 per hour. The position requires working with pork products and does not include relocation reimbursement.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be able to work with pork products, as required for this specific job.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in food manufacturing, production, or warehouse environments.
• Knife handling skills or experience working with cutting tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardized processes.
• Work history in the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Handle, lift, and process meat products by trimming, cutting, or removing fat, defects, or contamination using knives or other tools.
• Perform routine, repetitive production tasks to support smooth operations.
• Weigh, label, bag, pack, and box finished products to meet customer and quality specifications.
• Work in a fast-paced, cold or warm production setting while using required PPE and performing physical tasks.
• Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested.
• Follow food safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines to maintain compliance and product integrity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Development Opportunities
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed