Plant Operator

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Job Title: Plant Operator
Location: Hutchinson, KS, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Cargill, Inc
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Operations
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: USD 24.45 per hour
24.4500 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 Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.

Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: Shift flexibility required. Must be willing and able to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts based on business needs
Compensation: $24.45/hr

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.

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

Principal Accountabilities:

Responsible for the operation and inspection of forklifts and loading dock-related equipment
Responsible for performing and documenting the completion of assigned Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) tasks
Comply with the company's Good Manufacturing Practices at all times
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 in a safe manner to prevent injury to self and others
Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisors, management, and lead persons
Perform work in a cooperative, courteous, and efficient manner
Complete daily reconciliation of process orders
Must understand and abide by Hutchinson Union Contract and Employee Production Handbook

Required Qualifications:

Must be eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship
Must be 18 years or older
Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
Basic use of a computer
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)
Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without a reasonable accommodation
Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
Must be able to operate machinery
Have at least 1 year of experience in production-related work

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous forklift and/or warehouse experience
Mechanical background
Working knowledge of MS Office Software with an emphasis on Excel and Word

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

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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Job Post Date: 08/08/26