Title: Lift Truck Operator

Job Requisition ID: 318167

Location:

Paris, Illinois, US United States, 61944

Category: BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS)

Description:

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 Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.

Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: Rotating
Compensation: $23.86/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 mobile equipment such as forklifts and stretch wrap machines
Supply materials as necessary to own area as well as other areas
Unloading, loading, and stacking materials onto or off trucks, pallets, skids, or lifting devices, and controlling inventory to meet both internal and external customer needs
Follow written or oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
Make simple adjustments or repairs, maintenance, and lubrication of trucks.
Open communication with peers and management to promote a teamwork-focused environment as well as developing
Capable of all platform labor duties
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 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, weekends, and holidays with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications

Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems
Experience working in a production-related work
High school diploma/GED equivalent
Experience operating forklifts and/or similar equipment

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