Ship Loader

cargill • Hunters Creek Village, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which will include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Must be able to operate machinery
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

Nice To Haves

• Forklift certified

Responsibilities

• Train and operate all equipment associated with the ship/barge loading process: including electrical boxes controlling loading spouts, spoons for trimming holds, forklift, hoist systems, and vessel loading equipment
• Perform assigned vessel and barge loading duties including correct grain loaded into correct hold, minimize dust emissions, top off ship holds, and keep slack holds level
• Perform housekeeping duties for ship dock and ship gallery areas including sweeping, shoveling, and hosing down, will be exposed to dust/ grain dust
• Work at confined spaces under proper permit, conditions and supervision: including vessel holds
• Troubleshoot problems, as required
• Assist other plant personnel as needed and will perform any other duty as requested by the production supervisor
• Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
• 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: High school or GED