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Grain Plant Operator

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Job ID 318664 Date posted 11/24/2025 Location : East Saint Louis, Illinois

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 Ag & Trading enterprise, where we connect producers and users of grains and oilseeds around the globe through origination, trading, processing, and distribution. We also offer a range of farmer services and risk management solutions. 


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 
Compensation: $23.56 / Hour


Benefits

  • 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


A Typical Work Day May Include

  • Performing facility operations such as receiving and shipping products, which may include fertilizer, chemicals, seed, and grain 
  • Basic maintenance and operator care of equipment to ensure ongoing facility operations 
  • Providing excellent customer service and engaging with team members 
  • Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations 
  • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment 
  • Other duties as assigned


What You Will Need

  • Must be eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, may be required to lift up to 50lbs occasionally, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
  • Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
  • Basic use of a computer
  • Must be able to work in various weather, industrial and agricultural settings
  • Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays with advance notice


What Will Put You head

  • Basic Mechanical Aptitude



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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