Forklift Operator Jobs

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s food ingredients and bio-industrial business, where we anticipate trends around taste, nutrition and safety to innovate and provide solutions to manufacturers, retailers and foodservice companies.
Job Type: Full Time
Shifts Available: 12 hours night shift
Compensation: $21.75/hr, plus shift differential
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:
Operating forklifts
Operate and troubleshoot robotic palletizing and other production equipment in a safe and efficient manner to produce quality product
Perform line changeovers as needed
Supply packaging materials as necessary to own area as well as other areas
Put Trash/Cardboard away (dispose in trash compactor/carboard bailer)
Cross train in all areas as needed
Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
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 50 lbs, 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 including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
Basic use of a computer and typing skills
Prior experience operating forklift
Preferred Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED equivalent
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
Prior 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