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Cargill, Incorporated

Forklift Operator

Cargill, Incorporated, Gainesville, Georgia, United States, 30501

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Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

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 Available: Rotating/floating shift Compensation: $24.00/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

Operating forklifts, robotic palletizing, depalletizer, stretch wrapper and all associated equipment to produce quality product

Operate storage equipment and all associated equipment to store and retrieve product

Correctly receive and ship product in accordance with orders

Troubleshoot equipment failures and perform minor maintenance on this equipment

Put Trash/Cardboard away (dispose in trash compactor/carboard bailer)

Perform elevated work to retrieve stuck pallets or equipment in racks

Perform periodic inventories as necessary with the support of office personnel to maintain accurate warehouse counts

Perform line changeovers as neededl>

Supply and order packaging materials as necessary to own area as well as other areas

Cross train in all areas as needed

Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations

Maintaining a safe and clean work environment

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

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 understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)

Basic use of a computer

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 a reasonable accommodation

Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays with advance notice

Experience operating forklift

Preferred Qualifications

Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems

Experience working in a production-related work

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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