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Job ID 308598 Date posted 05/14/2025 Location : Paris, Illinois Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.
Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill. 
This position is in Cargill’s food and bioindustrial business, where manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice companies rely on us to consistently deliver the products and services they need, and use our technical expertise and market knowledge to develop innovative products. 

Job Type: Full-Time
Shift Available: 1st shift
Compensation: $21.19/hr


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.



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

  • Detail clean all assigned area of the plant
  • Record and maintain sanitation records and sign off on completed projects on the master sanitation schedule
  • Work safely with cleaning chemicals used at the plant
  • Make suggestions for continuous improvement in the plant
  • Follow all quality requirements to avoid contamination while cleaning
  • Must be able to operate a forklift and work on the man lift at times
  • Follow all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and operational sanitation practices in the plant
  • Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
  • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
  • Other duties as assigned by management

Required Qualifications

  • Eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
  • Basic computer skills
  • 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 work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
  • Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs., kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Ability to work overtime including holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts with advance notice



Preferred Qualifications

  • High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
  • Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems 
  • Previous forklift experience
  • Experience in a production/manufacturing environment



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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