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Forklift Operator

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Job ID 303129 Date posted 01/10/2025 Location : Hersey, Michigan Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time


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 Type: Full Time
Shift Available: 2nd


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: 

  • Performing facility operations such as loading/unloading trucks, stacking bags, handling product, palletizing, etc.
  • Documenting all completed work and recording inventory data; utilizing scanners/computers as necessary
  • Inspecting products to oversee product quality assurance
  • Verify only quality product is delivered
  •  Interacting regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote teamwork
  • Operating forklifts and hand carts
  • Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures
  • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
  • Assist other departments with strength and commitment 
  • Other duties as assigned


Requirements:

  • 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 understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
  • Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, 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, in any form of weather, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Must be able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment
  • Ability to work overtime including holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts with advance notice
  • Valid driver’s license


Preferred qualifications:

  • High School diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
  • Forklift certification or experience
  • Minimum of 1 year of warehouse experience
  • Basic computer skills 
  • Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
  • Bilingual (Spanish or Russian)


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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