Title:  Operator I - Solar

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.

For any questions on this posting, please contact Jennifer Marshall at 510-790-8624

Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 01st shift
Compensation: $32.04/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:

• Harvesting salt and supporting processing operations
• Performing pre-operational and safety inspections on assigned equipment
• Greasing, lubricating, fueling, and cleaning equipment
• Reporting equipment damage, malfunctions, or repair needs
• Assisting the Wash Plant Operator in maintaining efficient salt processing operations
• Washing down salt buildup and clearing accumulations from conveyors and rollers
• Collecting washed and unwashed salt samples every two hours under normal operating conditions
• Moving gantry systems to maintain salt stockpiles
• Moving and managing water lines  
• Troubleshooting minor water pressure and valve operation issues
• Performing housekeeping and manual labor tasks as needed - Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures
• Understanding and adhering to all policies and procedures
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned

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 (written and verbal)
• Ability to perform physical job duties including: bending, kneeling, crawling, climbing, twisting, lifting up to 50 pounds, working in awkward positions; with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments that may include: heat, cold, dust, noise and other environmental conditions; while wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to operate machinery and industrial equipment with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work at elevations of 4 feet or higher
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and various shifts with advance notice 
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous heavy equipment operating experience
• Experience operating loaders, haul trucks, dump trucks, tractors, or forklifts
• Experience working in industrial, mining, agricultural, construction, or manufacturing environments
• Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices 

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.