Operations Management Associate 2027 - Food Manufacturing (Multiple U.S. Locations)

Cargill•Wichita, KS

2d•$67,000•Onsite

About The Position

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who use new technologies, dynamic insights and over 159 years of experience to connect farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with the food they need to thrive. Your Role Connect to meaningful work. Feed the world. Achieve your higher purpose. What if your ideas could nourish the world? As an associate, we transfer your knowledge and skills into profound experiences that positively impact our global community. From food to transportation, your innovative solutions, collaboration and dedication will evolve industries to tackle tomorrow's greatest challenges! And that's just the beginning. Because when your skills meet our unrivaled network and breadth of opportunity, your career is without bounds. Join our community to realize the impact of your work, help people around the world, and connect with something greater. Operations Management Associate Position Operations Environmental, Health & Safety Leadership Engineering/Maintenance Accounting Continuous Improvement Human Resources/Talent Management/Employee Relations And much more based on your areas of interest and/or business needs Environment Your time at a Food Facility will keep you focused and on your toes, as our Operations Associates find themselves in different temperatures depending on the rotation or task. It can be cold, hot, wet, and even a little messy at times. We work hard for our people, our customers, and our consumers. As a result, you will have the possibility of working varying shift hours, 8 to 10-hour shifts, and even 6-day weeks depending on customer demand. As an industry leader, it’s all part of contributing to a successful team that is doing things right, reaching higher, and putting people first. Your work in these facilities will be vital to our mission of nourishing the world. Potential Business Areas Beef Processing Egg Processing Cooked/Further Processing Job Locations and Expectations Plant setting Occasional weekend and on-call duties

Requirements

Currently pursuing or completed one or more of the following: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree completed/to be completed between May 2024 – Summer 2027 or An Associate’s Degree + two years relevant work experience (as defined by operational, mechanical, and/or leadership experience) or Achieved E-4 rank (or higher) in a military background or Four years relevant experience (as defined by operational, mechanical, and/or leadership experience)
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
Ability to work effectively with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
Willing and able to relocate
Ability to contribute, both as part of a team and individually
Willingness to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts and weekends should the occasional need arise

Nice To Haves

Pursuing an agriculture or business-related degree (including but not limited to Animal Science, Ag-Economics, Ag-Business, Ag-Education, Agronomy, Food Science, Feed Science, Meat Science, Operations Management, Ag-Systems Management, Ag-Engineering, Supply Chain, Mechanized Systems Management, Industrial Distribution).

Benefits

At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked.
Paid holidays and floating holidays
Paid time off
Comprehensive health care plans
Short term and long-term incentives
Mental Health and Wellbeing program
Digital Learning Library
Retirement plans
Paid time to participate in volunteer and community outreach opportunities
Tuition reimbursement programs
Relocation benefits for those that qualify
Minnesota-based employees: 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.