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Extract-Prep Oper

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Job ID 329916 Date posted 07/02/2026 Location : West Fargo, North Dakota

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.

Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: Rotating, 7am -7pm
Compensation: $35.70/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.


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 all equipment associated with the solvent extraction process: including extractors, distillation, skim pit and mineral oil systems.
  • Operate all equipment associated with the prep process, including flakers, expellers, decanters, and lab analysis equipment.
  • Monitor and adjust operation using computerized and controlled systems to meet department requirements.
  • Process samples utilizing lab equipment to obtain and record values on a computer spreadsheet and collect samples for several process areas
  • Control traffic through department and ensure that all visitors follow Extraction safety rules.
  • Troubleshoot minor problems as required.  
  • Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment utilized by facility; determine immediate and long-range needs for maintenance and repair work.  Enter work orders utilizing maintenance computer program.
  • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
  • Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
  • Interacting regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused environment
  • Other duties as assigned          

Required Qualifications:

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
  • High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
  • Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
  • Ability to work in confined spaces
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
  • Basic use of a computer
  • Computer literate including being able to enter and retrieve data
  • Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as SAP


Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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.



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