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Job ID 327444 Date posted 05/18/2026 Location : Mount Joy, Pennsylvania Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

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.

Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: Night Shift 12 Hour Shifts, work 7 consecutive days on, followed by 7 consecutive days off.   
Compensation: $21..00 /hr plus $0.40 Shift Differential

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

  • Operate processing and packaging equipment 
  • Monitor overall product quality, complete required checks as well as associated daily production paperwork
  • Clean and inspect equipment and work areas
  • Understand and adhere to all safety policies and procedures
  • Detail clean all assigned area of the plant.
  • Record and maintain sanitation records and sign off on completed projects on the master sanitation schedule. The use of a computer will be required.
  • Work safely with cleaning chemicals used at the plant.
  • Follow all quality requirements to avoid contamination while cleaning.
  • 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 perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 55lbs, 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, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Ability to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
  • Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice 
  • Experience in a manufacturing/packaging facility
  • Basic computer skills


Preferred

  • High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
  • Ability to work in elevated areas (4ft and above)
  • Experience using forklift or similar equipment



    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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