General Production at Cargill
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General Production

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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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“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.”

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General Production

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Job ID 257047 Date posted 01/24/2023

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 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.


Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement

Job Location: Fort Morgan, CO 
Job Type: Full Time

Shift: 1st - 2nd

Compensation: $22.00 - $28.00/hr

Sign-on Bonus: $5,000 or $8,000 for select positions on 2nd shift 

Benefits information

  • Paid Holidays & Vacation
  • Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401 (k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 5-Day Work Week. Improved work/life balance

Principal Accountabilities

  • Trimming to remove fat, hide, defects or contamination from muscle and tissues
  • Supporting roles in the processing of beef
  • General use of a knife or other tools
  • Weighing, labeling, bagging, packing and boxing finished product
  • Ensuring food safety and quality
  • Cleanliness and housekeeping
  • Maintaining a safe working environment
  • Lift/handling raw and cooked meats
  • Performing paperwork and computer work

Required Qualifications

  • Legal to work in the US without the need of a Visa sponsorship
  • Must be 18 years or older

Preferred Qualifications

  • Beef processing experience
  • Meat processing experience
  • Further processing experience
  • Production experience
  • Knife experience
  • Work history in the last 12 months
  • Other duties,as assigned


Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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