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Carpenter

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Job ID 333763 Date posted 09/09/2026 Location : Newark, California

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 Purpose and Impact



The Carpenter will perform moderately complex work with wood and other materials to build and repair structures and other items, with regular guidance. In this role, you will undertake remodeling, alteration, maintenance and construction of buildings, amenities and other property in accordance with codes and ordinances, while maintaining a safe and clean working environment by following all safety and regulatory polices.



Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: Day Shift
Compensation: $43.08/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.



Important Notice Regarding Labor Dispute

This position is located at a facility where an active labor strike currently exists. This recruitment is being conducted by Cargill Incorporated for permanent replacement employees.


Key Accountabilities

  • Build, maintain, repair and perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) on wooden structures and equipment
  • Participate in carpentry projects such as building and repairing (complete from framing, roofing, to interior finishing), fences, decking, ramps, flooring, platforms, and painting
  • Projects include planning, ordering materials, and completion of work in a timely manner
  • Building and maintaining salt boxes, pond gates, and pond walls
  • Building and installing cabinetry, and some interior remodeling, as well as some cement work
  • Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
  • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

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 (verbal/written)
  • Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs., kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation
  • 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)
  • Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
  • Minimum of 2 years of carpentry as a framing carpenter with the skills and abilities to: Operate and maintain power and hand tools
  • Experience Reading and understanding drawings and blueprints
  • Basic Math skills
  • Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Forklift experience
  • High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
  • Basic computer skills
  • Experience in manufacturing setting 



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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