Forklift Operator (Receiving)

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Job Title: Forklift Operator (Receiving)
Location: Gainesville, GA, South United States, USA

Company: Cargill, Inc
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Operator/General Laborer
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: USD 21.75 per hour
Job Description: Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill's food ingredients and bio-industrial business, where we anticipate trends around taste, nutrition and safety to innovate and provide solutions to manufacturers, retailers and foodservice companies.

The Forklift Operator will operate and drive industrial forklifts requiring moderate skills and regular guidance. In this role, you will ensure material handling and storage procedures are followed to meet all safety and regulatory policies.

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: 2nd shift
Compensation: $21.75/hr; plus shift differential

Principal Accountabilities:

Operating forklifts
Operate and troubleshoot robotic Depalletizer and other production equipment in a safe and efficient manner to produce quality product
Order raw materials as needed
Perform line changeovers as needed
Supply packaging materials as necessary to own area as well as other areas
Put Trash/Cardboard away (dispose in trash compactor/carboard bailer)
Cross train in all areas as needed
Load material to production line
Adjust production schedule
Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
Other duties as assigned

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
Cargill requires employees be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facility
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, weekends, and holidays with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications:

Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems
Experience working in a production related work
Prior experience operating a forklift
High school diploma or GED equivalent

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: 05/29/25