Warehouse Operator

$37,440 - $37,440/Yr

Cargill - Muscatine, IA

Full-time

Muscatine, IA

10,001+ employees

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Warehouse Operator position at Cargill involves operating industrial equipment to manage inventory and ensure the safe and efficient movement of materials within the warehouse. This role is crucial for maintaining product quality and adhering to safety standards while working in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate an industrial 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, stretch-film wrapper, labeler, and conveyors) used to stack and wrap materials prior to warehousing.
• Effectively communicate with counterparts and management during shift exchanges.
• Perform housekeeping to maintain acceptable standards.
• Uphold personal safety requirements to support 'Safe People' and zero incidents.
• Ensure quality of the product meets Food Safety guidelines and customer specifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 to 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.

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