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Job Title: Facility Trainee
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Cargill, Inc
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: USD 26.65 per hour
26.6500 HOUR

Job Description: 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.

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.

Job type: Full time
Shift available: Rotating days off
Compensation: $26.65/hr

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


Accountabilities:

  • Complete onboarding safety training
  • Safely train in all operations areas of the facility
  • Assist plant personnel as needed and will perform any other duty as requested by the production supervisor
  • Work indoors and outdoors in a dusty environment
  • Enter confined spaces under proper permit conditions and supervision: including dust collectors, extractors, DT, meal dryers and bean tanks
  • Control traffic through department and ensure that all visitors follow safety rules
  • Troubleshoot problems as required
  • Perform light maintenance, such as replacing valves, troubleshooting conveyors and pumps, etc. while safely using wrenches, air tools, hammers and various hand tools
  • Maintain a safe and sanitary atmosphere with a high regard for environmental impact of the operation
  • Enter notifications utilizing maintenance computer program
  • Understand and adhere to state and federal Occupational Safety and Health rules and regulations as related to plant safety
  • Follow all Cargill safety rules and regulations
  • Complete all housekeeping assignments, work to improve the condition of the department, and work as a team member with a positive attitude
  • Attend various mandatory safety and department meetings
  • Communicate in a courteous and positive manner to accomplish duties effectively, working as a team with all involved


Required Qualifications:

  • 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
  • Must be 18 years old or older
  • Must be able to perform physical job duties including bending/stooping, climbing ladders, open/close valves, shoveling, pounding with hammer and work in confined spaces
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
  • Must be able to work under special work conditions, such as extreme heat or cold.
  • Ability to work in elevated areas
  • Must be able to operate machinery
  • Must be able to read/write English
  • Ability to work overtime
  • Ability to work holidays, nights, weekends or different shifts


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Able to operate heavy equipment
  • Prior experience in production related work
  • High School diploma or Equivalent
  • Basic computer skills


Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.

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Job Post Date: 07/31/26
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