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Warehouse Associate

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Job ID 336931 Date posted 11/03/2026 Location : Big Lake, Minnesota Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

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. 

Job Location: Big Lake, MN
Job Type: Full Time 
Shift(s) Available: 1st (4:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Compensation: $21.15/hr
Shift Differential: $2.00/hr

Job Overview

As a Warehouse Associate, you will support daily warehouse operations by receiving, storing, and delivering products safely and accurately. You will complete routine tasks, operate and distribute equipment, and help maintain an organized and safe work environment. This role is hands-on and plays a key part in keeping products moving to meet customer needs. 

What You Will Do

  • Support warehouse operations, which may include order fulfillment, distribution of equipment or supplies, and inventory management of products.
  • Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, conveyors, stretchfilm wrappers, and labelers.
  • Load and unload trucks, storage areas, and production lines safely and efficiently.
  • Communicate with team members and leaders to assist daily operations.
  • Perform job duties in a fast-paced, cold, or warm production setting with required PPE while engaging in physical tasks such as standing for long periods of time, climbing, bending, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested.
  • Follow all food safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines to maintain compliance and product integrity.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English.
  • Ability to operate a forklift or obtain and maintain certification upon hire.
  • Ability to perform basic math.
  • Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.
  • Ability to work with pork products.

What Will Put You Ahead

  • Previous experience in food manufacturing, production, or warehouse environments.
  • Previous forklift and pallet jack experience.
  • Familiarity with scanning systems or inventory tracking tools.
  • Work history in the last 12 months.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • 401(k) with Cargill Matching Contributions
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Development Opportunities
  • Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

About Cargill

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. 

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

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vet.



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