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Cargill is powered by our plants, and our plants are powered by our people. That’s why we’re committed to creating a culture built on doing what’s right for our employees. At Cargill, you can rely on a safe work environment where your well-being is prioritized, and your benefits reflect your worth. You’ll be part of a supportive team where your ideas are valued. Our employee culture ensures you have the trust and freedom to shape your work and carve out a career that’s right for you.

Our North American protein business has a diverse 28,000-member team and operates approximately 60 protein processing facilities, distribution centers, feed mills, hatcheries, and an innovation center in the U.S. and Canada.

Apply today and discover how you can be part of nourishing the world.

High River Protein Processing Plant

Located in High River, Alberta, a vibrant town of approximately 15,000 residents in southwestern Canada, Cargill’s High River facility is one of the country’s largest and most advanced beef processing plants. This fully integrated operation includes slaughter, fabrication, rendering, and hide processing, and employs around 2,200 people. The facility processes up to 4,700 head of cattle per day, playing a critical role in Canada’s food supply chain.

Regulated by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Cargill High River upholds the highest standards in food safety, animal welfare, employee safety, and corporate social responsibility. The facility is recognized for its leadership in workforce development, particularly in its pioneering efforts to recruit temporary foreign workers. Since 2007, Cargill has partnered with the Alberta Government to welcome over 1,000 skilled workers from the Philippines and Mexico, supporting both local operations and multicultural community growth.

Open Roles

Full-Time Employee Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Company-Defined Contribution Pension Plan with Cargill Matching Contributions
  • Health Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Discounts

Salaried employees may also qualify for:

  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Available Opportunities

Location Locations

  • Location

    472 Avenue & Hwy 2A North, High River, AB, T1V 1P4

Learn more about the Cargill protein business in North America

Thrive

At Cargill, everyone matters and everyone counts. Cargill is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. As such and in alignment with our Guiding Principles, Cargill’s long-standing equal employment opportunity policy prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, family status, citizenship status, veteran status, military status, union affiliation, or any other status protected by law.

Cargill also complies with all applicable national and local laws and regulations pertaining to non-discrimination and employment.

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US Employment Resources: Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.

How to request a reasonable accommodation | Read about Federal equal employment opportunity laws (PDF) and the supplement (PDF) | Pay Transparency (PDF).

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Canada Employment Resources: Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities. How to request a reasonable accommodation.

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