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Sanitation Team Member

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Job ID 304178 Date posted 02/05/2025 Location : Mason City, Iowa 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 155,000 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: Mason City, IA
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 3rd
Compensation: $20.00 /hr

Benefits Information

  • $2.00 /hr shift differential
  • 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

  • Accountable for the production of food safe product in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 
  • Performs cleaning procedures, tear down and set up, clean in-place processes, preventative maintenance, making mechanical adjustments / troubleshooting equipment.  Responsible for containing and proactively addressing potential problems that may arise in an effort to limit disruptions to production. 
  • Maintain adherence to all Corporate Environmental Health and Safety Policies and Procedures. 
  • This position shall have the responsibility to report problems with the food safety management system to identified person(s).  This position has the responsibility and authority to initiate and record actions.  Acquire and maintain knowledge of HACCP/OPRP/PRP (GMP) policies and requirements to complete all monitoring and/or verifications tasks as outlined by Food Safety Management 

Required Qualifications

  • Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or visa sponsored by a third-party employer 
  • Cargill requires that employees be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a plant job 
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English  
  • Must have basic math skills (Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) 
  • Must be willing to work in hot, cold, and wet environments 
  • Availability to work outside of normal shift up to including weekend and off shift hours as needed 
  • Ability to lift frequently 
  • Must be willing to work with food safe chemicals.  
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Confined Space Entry Supervisor, Attendant, and Entrant certification 
  • Ability to obtain and maintain scissor lift, and floor scrubber training 
  • Ability to work with heights and wear a safety harness  


Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous food service, and/or production experience 
  • Consistent work history in the last 12 months 
  • Dependable and punctual 
  • Sanitation experience  
  • Ability to use or learn to use a tablet to complete documents 

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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