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Warehouse Worker

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Job ID 333489 Date posted 09/04/2026 Location : Pontoon Beach, Illinois

Cargill Food Distribution provides quality, freshness and value meat products to processors, distributors, retailers, hotels, restaurants and other partners throughout the United States. The ability to effectively pick, consolidate, cross-dock and ship products in an efficient and cost-effective manner is a feature our customers depend upon. Our state-of-the-art, strategically located distribution centers ensure that our products reach our customers and consumers with unmatched freshness and quality.


Cargill Food Distribution has an opportunity available for a Warehouse worker. General warehouse position responsible for picking orders, verifying counts, shipping and receiving of product, and general housekeeping/office duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $19.50 plus $0.50 as shift differential
Shift Available: Rotating. Sunday 7am to 4pm / Monday to Thursday 3pm to 12pm


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

Principal Accountabilities:

  • Operate Standup Forklift and Electric Pallet Jacks

  • Pick product/Order filling

  • Scan Inventory/Rotation, Cycle counting

  • General Warehouse maintenance and housekeeping

  • Billing and filing


Requirements:

  • 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 perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 80lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a 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)

  • Must be able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment

  • Ability to understand and communicate in English(verbal/written)

  • Ability to work overtime, nights, weekends and holidays with advance notice

Preferred:

  • Able to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)

  • Forklift experience

  • Basic use of a computer

  • Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft office software, with an emphasis on Excel and Word

  • Working knowledge of inventory systems

  • At least 1 year experience in production related work

  • High School diploma or Equivalent


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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