Seasonal Harvest Operator

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Job Title: Seasonal Harvest Operator
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 27.36 per hour
27.3600 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: 2nd
Compensation: $27.36/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.

Principal Accountabilities:

Harvesting salt and supporting processing operations
Performing pre-operational and safety inspections on assigned equipment
Greasing, lubricating, fueling, and cleaning equipment
Reporting equipment damage, malfunctions, or repair needs
Assisting the Wash Plant Operator in maintaining efficient salt processing operations
Washing down salt buildup and clearing accumulations from conveyors and rollers
Collecting washed and unwashed salt samples every two hours under normal operating conditions
Moving gantry systems to maintain salt stockpiles
Moving and managing water lines
Troubleshooting minor water pressure and valve operation issues
Performing housekeeping and manual labor tasks as needed - Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures
Understanding and adhering to all policies and procedures
Maintaining a 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 of age or older
Ability to understand and communicate in English (written and verbal)
Ability to perform physical job duties including: bending, kneeling, crawling, climbing, twisting, lifting up to 50 pounds, working in awkward positions; with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments that may include: heat, cold, dust, noise and other environmental conditions; while wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Ability to operate machinery and industrial equipment with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to work at elevations of 4 feet or higher
Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and various shifts with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous heavy equipment operating experience
Experience operating loaders, haul trucks, dump trucks, tractors, or forklifts
Experience working in industrial, mining, agricultural, construction, or manufacturing environments
Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices

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: 07/12/26