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Cargill General Laborer in Lafayette, Indiana

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 agricultural supply chain business, where we seamlessly connect farming customers with food, feed and industry.

Job Type: Full Time

Shift(s) Available: 1st shift

Compensation: $24.22/hr

Benefits Information:

  • 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:

  • Train and operate applicable equipment associated with the laborer process: including skid steer tractor (bobcat), forklift and sweeper.

  • Perform housekeeping duties in a designated area on site: including sweeping and shoveling products and grain dust into mobile equipment.

  • Perform assigned duties with the maintenance department: including helper, fire watches and confined space attendant.

  • Maintain a safe and sanitary atmosphere with a high regard for environmental impact of the operation.

  • Follow all Cargill safety rules and regulations

  • Assist other plant personnel as needed and will perform any other duty as requested by the production supervisor.

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 50lbs, 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) including a respirator

  • Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)

  • Ability to understand and communicate in English(verbal/written)

  • Possession of or the ability to obtain a driver’s license

  • Basic computer skills

  • Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Forklift experience

  • Previous experience in production related work

  • Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as SAP

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft office software, with an emphasis on Excel and Word

  • High School diploma or GED Equivalent

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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