Carpenter

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Job Title: Carpenter
Location: Newark, CA, West United States, USA

Company: Cargill, Inc
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: USD 43.08 per hour
43.0800 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 Purpose and Impact

The Carpenter will perform moderately complex work with wood and other materials to build and repair structures and other items, with regular guidance. In this role, you will undertake remodeling, alteration, maintenance and construction of buildings, amenities and other property in accordance with codes and ordinances, while maintaining a safe and clean working environment by following all safety and regulatory polices.

Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: Day Shift
Compensation: $43.08/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.

Important Notice Regarding Labor Dispute
This position is located at a facility where an active labor strike currently exists. This recruitment is being conducted by Cargill Incorporated for permanent replacement employees.

Key Accountabilities

Build, maintain, repair and perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) on wooden structures and equipment
Participate in carpentry projects such as building and repairing (complete from framing, roofing, to interior finishing), fences, decking, ramps, flooring, platforms, and painting
Projects include planning, ordering materials, and completion of work in a timely manner
Building and maintaining salt boxes, pond gates, and pond walls
Building and installing cabinetry, and some interior remodeling, as well as some cement work
Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Must be 18 years of age or older
Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs., kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation
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)
Minimum of 2 years of carpentry as a framing carpenter with the skills and abilities to: Operate and maintain power and hand tools
Experience Reading and understanding drawings and blueprints
Basic Math skills
Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications:

Forklift experience
High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
Basic computer skills
Experience in manufacturing setting

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: 09/10/26