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Ship Loader

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Job ID 323547 Date posted 03/03/2026 Location : Houston, Texas

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. 

Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st
Compensation: $22.00/hr

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
  • Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts

Principal Accountabilities

  • Train and operate all equipment associated with the ship/barge loading process: including electrical boxes controlling loading spouts, spoons for trimming holds, forklift, hoist systems, and vessel loading equipment
  • Perform assigned vessel and barge loading duties including correct grain loaded into correct hold, minimize dust emissions, top off ship holds, and keep slack holds level
  • Perform housekeeping duties for ship dock and ship gallery areas including sweeping, shoveling, and hosing down, will be exposed to dust/ grain dust
  • Work at confined spaces under proper permit, conditions and supervision: including vessel holds
  • Troubleshoot problems, as required
  • Assist other plant personnel as needed and will perform any other duty as requested by the production supervisor
  • Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations 
  • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment 

Basic Requirements

  • 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, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
  • Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
  • Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which will include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Must be able to operate machinery
  • Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
  • High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience
  • Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications

  • Basic computer skills.
  • Forklift certified
  • At least 1 year of experience in production related work

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.



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