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Warehouse Operator

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Job ID 299012 Date posted 09/13/2024 Location : Buffalo, Iowa

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
Shift available: 2nd 
Compensation: $18/hr 


Benefits Information:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance 
  • Health and Wellness Incentives 
  • 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 an industrial fork truck to move palletized materials between railcars, vans, flatbed trucks and the warehouse
  • Use a vehicle-mounted computer to effectively manage inventories and accurately ship/receive materials
  • Operate packaging equipment (palletizer, stretch-film wrapper, labeler and conveyors) used to stack and wrap materials prior to warehousing
  • Effectively communicate with counterparts and management during shift exchanges
  • Perform housekeeping to maintain acceptable standards
  • Uphold personal safety requirements to support “Safe People” and zero incidents
  • Ensure quality of the product meets Food Safety guidelines and customer specifications
  • 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 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 equipment
  • Ability 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 notice
  • Ability 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 accommodation
  • Basic computer skills


    Preferred Qualifications: 
  • High School diploma or Equivalent
  • Prior experience in production-related work or military experience
  • Experience operating a forklift and/or warehousing experience
  • Experience with SAP and/or warehouse inventory management systems

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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