Utility Operator

Cargill • Savage, MN

394d • $58,198 - $58,198

About The Position

This position at Cargill involves operating machinery and equipment in the protein and salt business to ensure the efficient movement and packaging of food products. The role emphasizes safety, quality control, and effective communication within a team environment, contributing to the company's commitment to sustainable food production.

Requirements

• 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 work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc. with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Must be able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Ability to work overtime as customer demands warrant including weekends, holidays and/or different shifts (sometimes up to 12 hours) with advance notice
• Ability to perform physical job duties including bending, kneeling, climbing, sweeping, driving, mounting/dismounting fork truck and infrequently lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or Equivalent
• Prior experience in production-related work or military experience
• Experience operating a forklift and/or warehousing experience
• Experience with SAP and/or warehouse inventory management systems
• Experience operating and troubleshooting industrial equipment

Responsibilities

• Operate a yard-tractor to move trailers to and from docks, front-end loader, track-mobile, and fork truck to move palletized materials between railcars, vans, flatbed trucks, and the warehouse
• Use a vehicle-mounted computer to effectively manage inventories and accurately ship/receive materials
• Operate packaging equipment (palletizer, hand tools, stretch-film wrapper, labeler and conveyors) used to stack and wrap materials prior to warehousing
• Uphold personal safety requirements to support 'Safe People' and zero incidents
• Ensure quality of the product meets Food Safety guidelines and customer specifications
• Effectively communicate with counterparts and management during shift exchanges
• Perform housekeeping to maintain acceptable standards
• Other duties as assigned

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
• Clothing allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees