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Cargill Production Laborer in Westwego, Louisiana
Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 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 Available: Rotating
Compensation: $18.04/hr
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:
Primary function of production employees is within barge unloading and vessel loading processes, this entails manual labor and intensive work outdoors
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
Understand and adhere to state and federal Occupational Safety and Health rules and regulations as related to plant safety. 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:
Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Must be 18 years or older
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)
Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
Preferred Qualifications:
Forklift Certified
Basic computer skills
High School diploma or GED Equivalent
Prior experience in production related work
Operate machinery and/or industrial equipment with or without reasonable accommodation
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
At Cargill, everyone matters and everyone counts. Cargill is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. As such and in alignment with our Guiding Principles, Cargill's long-standing equal employment opportunity policy prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, family status, citizenship status, veteran status, military status, union affiliation, or any other status protected by law.
Cargill also complies with all applicable national and local laws and regulations pertaining to non-discrimination and employment.
Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Cargill, Inc. and subsidiaries (“Cargill”) have an internal recruiting department. Please review this notice.
US Employment Resources: Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.
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