Savage, Minnesota, US
5 days ago
Utility Operator

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 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 Type: Full Time
Compensation: $27.98/hr
Shift Available: 3rd

Benefits Information

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug InsuranceHealth and Wellness IncentivesPaid Vacation and Holidays401(k) with Cargill matching contributionsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Short-Term Disability and Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Tuition ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsClothing allowance


Principal Accountabilities

Operate a yard-tractor to move trailers to and from docks, front-end loader, track-mobile, and fork truck to move palletized materials between railcars, vans, flatbed trucks, and the warehouseUse a vehicle-mounted computer to effectively manage inventories and accurately ship/receive materialsOperate packaging equipment (palletizer, hand tools, stretch-film wrapper, labeler and conveyors) used to stack and wrap materials prior to warehousingUphold personal safety requirements to support “Safe People” and zero incidentsEnsure quality of the product meets Food Safety guidelines and customer specificationsEffectively communicate with counterparts and management during shift exchangesPerform housekeeping to maintain acceptable standardsUphold personal safety requirements to support “Safe People” and zero incidentsEnsure quality of the product meets Food Safety guidelines and customer specificationsOther 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 employerCargill requires employees be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facilityAbility 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)Must be able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipmentAbility to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)Ability to work overtime as customer demands warrant including weekends, holidays and/or different shifts (sometimes up to 12 hours) with advance noticeAbility to perform physical job duties including bending, kneeling, climbing, sweeping, driving, mounting/dismounting fork truck and infrequently lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without a reasonable accommodationBasic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

High School diploma or EquivalentPrior experience in production-related work or military experienceExperience operating a forklift and/or warehousing experienceExperience with SAP and/or warehouse inventory management systems Experience operating and troubleshooting industrial equipment



Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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