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Forklift Operator

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Job ID 307365 Date posted 04/14/2025 Location : Hazleton, Pennsylvania 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.

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 protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Location: Hazleton, PA
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: 2nd 
Compensation: $20.80/hr 

Benefits Information

  • Overtime Potential
  • Vacation & Holiday Pay
  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Life Insurance & Short Term Disability
  • Employee Discounts

Principal Accountabilities

  • Perform routine maintenance and repairs on buildings, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and structural components
  • Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the facility grounds, including landscaping, snow removal, and waste management
  • Conduct regular inspections to identify and address maintenance needs
  • Coordinate with supervision for specialized repairs and services
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company politics
  • Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and inventory of supplies
  • Assist in the setup and teardown of equipment for facility events and operations
  • Assist in Hazmat response
  • Aerial lift and forklift trained / qualified to perform duties
  • Knowledge of gas farm operation and maintenance
  • Other Tasks Assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Legal to work in the US without the need of a Visa sponsorship
  • Must be 18 years or older

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous Cargill Experience
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English 
  • Ability to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
  • Previous experience using a computer
  • Previous experience as a forklift driver
  • Work History in the last 12 months

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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Protect yourself against recruitment fraud. We are aware that unauthorized individuals may have posed as Cargill recruiters, made contact about job opportunities, and extended job offers via text message, instant message or chat rooms. To ensure a job posting is legitimate, it must be listed on the Cargill.com/Careers website. Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud.

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