Title: Endloader Operator
Buffalo, Iowa, US United States, 52728
Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.
Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 2nd shift
Compensation: $21/hr
Sign-On Bonus: $1000
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 powered equipment or engines to move rail cars into and through the yard
- Operate control panels or switchboards to manage loading and unloading machines and equipment for various bulk materials from trucks, trains, and water vessels or tanks, following established guidelines
- Monitor loading and unloading processes, adhere to standard operating procedures, and make necessary adjustments to ensure efficient and reliable operations
- Perform manual preparations for loading and unloading; complete inspections, documentation, and quality records both manually and electronically as required
- Comply with all safety policies and procedures, including equipment lockout/tagout protocols
- Promote and support a culture of zero fatalities, injuries, and illnesses
- Identify and proactively mitigate environmental impacts and potential business risks
- Perform general plant tasks with minimal supervision
- 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 to be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facility
- Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
- Basic use of a computer
- 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)
- Ability to perform physical job duties, which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without a reasonable accommodation
- Ability to work overtime, including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
Preferred Qualifications:
- High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years of equivalent work experience
- Must be able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment.
- At least 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment such as a front-end loader or wheel loader
- Driver’s License
- Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- Working knowledge of inventory systems
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
Nearest Major Market: Davenport
Nearest Secondary Market: Moline