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Cargill is powered by our plants, and our plants are powered by our people. That’s why we’re committed to creating a culture built on doing what’s right for our employees. At Cargill, you can rely on a safe work environment where your well-being is prioritized, and your benefits reflect your worth. You’ll be part of a supportive team where your ideas are valued. Our employee culture ensures you have the trust and freedom to shape your work and carve out a career that’s right for you.

Our North American protein business has a diverse 28,000-member team and operates approximately 60 protein processing facilities, distribution centers, feed mills, hatcheries, and an innovation center in the U.S. and Canada.

Apply today and discover how you can be part of nourishing the world.

Columbus Protein Processing Plant

Located in the northeast portion of Nebraska, Columbus has long been an important industrial city for the region. Cargill's Columbus Cooked Meats facility was established in 1994 and consists of 160,000 square feet of production space.

At Cargill, we believe in giving back. Our employees actively contribute their time and financial resources to the community through programs such as Teammates, Big Brothers Big Sisters, United Way, Relay for Life, Rescue Mission, and Center for Survivors.

Open Roles

Full-Time Employee Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Health and Wellness Incentives
  • Marathon Health Clinic (Employer sponsored health center)
  • 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

Available Opportunities

Location Locations

  • Location

    1529 23rd Street East, Columbus, NE 68601

Learn more about the Cargill protein business in North America

Thrive

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.

How to request a reasonable accommodation | Read about Federal equal employment opportunity laws (PDF) and the supplement (PDF) | Pay Transparency (PDF).

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Canada Employment Resources: Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities. How to request a reasonable accommodation.

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