Plant Operator

Cargill • Hutchinson, KS

4d

About The Position

Cargill is hiring a Plant Operator in its Food Enterprise, which serves food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with ingredients and branded products. The role is responsible for operating and inspecting forklifts and loading dock-related equipment, completing sanitation tasks, maintaining work areas, and supporting production processes. Shift flexibility is required: the operator must be willing and able to work first, second, and third shifts based on business needs. Compensation is $24.45 per hour.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, dust, and loud noise, while using personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work in elevated areas 4 feet and above.
• Ability to perform physical job duties, including bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends, holidays, or different shifts, with advance notice.
• Must be able to operate machinery.
• At least 1 year of experience in production-related work.
• Must be willing and able to work first, second, and third shifts based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Previous forklift and/or warehouse experience.
• Mechanical background.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Operate and inspect forklifts and loading dock-related equipment.
• Perform and document assigned Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) tasks.
• Comply with the company's Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Know and understand finished product names and characteristics.
• Clean, organize, and maintain work areas.
• Communicate constructively with coworkers, customers, vendors, contractors, and truck drivers.
• Perform tasks safely to prevent injury to self and others.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisors, management, and lead persons.
• Perform work cooperatively, courteously, and efficiently.
• Complete daily reconciliation of process orders.
• Understand and abide by the Hutchinson Union Contract and Employee Production Handbook.

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.

What This Job Offers

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