PIT Operator

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Job Title: PIT Operator
Location: Dayton, VA, South United States, USA

Company: Cargill, Inc
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: USD 19.15 per hour
Job Description: Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill's protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Forklift Operator II 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.

Job Location: Dayton, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st and2nd
Compensation: $19.15/hr

Benefits Information

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
Health and Wellness Incentives
Marathon Health Clinic (Employer sponsored health center)
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

Operate a forklift to move uniform items such as pallets within production and warehouse areas and may load pallets into trucks
Operate high lift material handling equipment, such as forklift or other Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) to load and unload from stacks and racks
PIT driving (Powered Industrial Truck) daily
May be required to set up, tear down, and operate all equipment in department
Monitor production lines, pull loads from lines on a timely basis and perform quality checks of wrapping and labels
Support other production or warehouse duties by reviewing production, shipping and receiving documentation and regular guidance to complete tasks
Operate other equipment such as electric or manual hand truck and scanning technology and enter records into computerized system
Understand and adhere to all safety policies and procedures including lock in and out procedures and maintains safe and clean work environment
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Must be 18 years or older
Ability to meet medical requirements similar to those of obtaining a driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

Previous production/farm experience
Previous Cargill experience
Work history in the past 12 months

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: 06/04/25