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Job ID 290847 Date posted 04/17/2024 Location : West Columbia, South Carolina 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(s) Available:2nd

Compensation: $21.00/hr. 

Benefits Information

  • 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

  • Responsible for managing packaging and labelling inventory
  • Work with purchasing department for ongoing management of inventory levels
  • Stage inventory on floor for production runs
  • Ensure inventory accuracy and waste reduction
  • Assist with setting up packaging materials on equipment
  • Communicate with planning/scheduling to plan inventory for upcoming runs

Required Qualifications 

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English
  • Ability to perform basic math functions
  • Must be able to lift 60-80lb boxes on a consistent daily basis. 
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities at once, have strong organizational skills
  • Demonstrate basic computer skills including data entry and data retrieval
  • Ability to work in a cold environment, and the ability to work in a potentially physically strenuous environment
  • Able to work holidays and weekends as needed to meet customer demand
  • Forklift certified or capable of being certified 
  • Possession of or the ability to obtain a driver’s license 

Preferred Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED


Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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