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General Production - Protein

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Overview

Cargill operates some of the most technologically advanced production plants in the world. We need dependable, efficient, safety-minded individuals to join our team. General Operators are vital to our daily operations. Examples of roles include preparing meat to be cooked, palletizing boxed product, administration work, using scanners and computers to track product, and verifying quality and accuracy. Please note, specific roles will vary greatly by plant and location. Safety is always our number one priority, and no matter your experience level, we'll train you for success. Your work in our plants can help you grow both personally and professionally. Discover how your work can nourish the world and help you thrive.

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  • Safety
  • Productive
  • Hardworking
  • Multi-tasker
  • Motivated
  • Responsible
  • Team player
  • Proactive
  • Focused
  • Efficient

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Benefits

Compensation & Pay Equity

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What I like about Cargill's safety procedures is that they're really easy to follow and they've become a really big part of our culture here.”

Rachel G., QA Food Safety Support

I've worked at several different plants, and I feel Cargill listens and cares for everyone's safety. I feel like safety is there main focus with employees. They've provided me with ESL classes to take, and great discounts with gym memberships which gives me energy helps me focus day in and day out. I just love it here!”

Elisabeth C.

Cargill has change my life a lot! I feel like people really care about their employees. They have been very supportive with my life changes and have even given me an opportunity to move up. I'm now a safety lead at my table.”

Catherine V.

Here at Cargill, people treat me good, and I treat them good. Since I've been working here, I've been able to grow spiritually, and mentally. I've been able to gain confidence in wanting to move up in my position. Since I've been working here at Cargill, I've gotten married, and thankful that I can support me and my beautiful wife.”

Marvin S.

General Production - Protein

Job ID 300450 Date posted 11/21/2024

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: Milwaukee, WI
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st and 2nd
Compensation: $20.30 - $25.25/hr

Benefits Information

  • Competitive Pay
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Health and Wellness Incentives
  • Paid Time off after 30 days
  • Paid Holidays
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts


Principal Accountabilities

  • Perform repetitive and standardized assembly or packaging operations
  • Lifting 60 pound frozen blocks of meat into a grinder
  • Filling hoppers to correct amounts and monitoring materials
  • Checking machines on regular intervals
  • Packing finished products into boxes and bags
  • Labeling, weighing and verifying correct materials
  • Stacking 10 – 40 pound boxes up to 6 feet high
  • Set up equipment/work station
  • Completing production paperwork as needed
  • Ensuring food safety and quality
  • Cleanliness and housekeeping
  • Maintaining a safe working environment


Required Qualifications

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
  • Must be 18 years or older


Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous Cargill experience
  • Packing or grinding experience
  • Meat production experience
  • Production experience
  • Work history in the last 12 months


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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