General Cleaner

Cargill; Palmerston; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cargill is seeking a General Cleaner for its animal nutrition and health business in Palmerston, Ontario. The role involves various physical tasks to maintain cleanliness and safety at the site. Ideal candidates should be able to work in diverse conditions and be at least 18 years old.

Qualifications

• Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada.
• Minimum age of 18 years required.
• Ability to perform physical job duties such as bending and lifting up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform site housekeeping including sweeping and shoveling.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Aiding with deliveries as needed.

Skills

Physical stamina

Communication

Basic computer skills

Job description

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Cargill’s size and scale allow 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 animal nutrition and health business, where we improve animal lives through better nutrition. Our team researches, innovates, and creates solutions that deliver healthy results for our customers.

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text Cargill Jobs to 60196.

Location: Palmerston, ON

Job Type: Seasonal

Shift Available: Day shift

Compensation: $19.00/hr

Term Length: June 2, 2025 to August 29, 2025

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Sweeping
2. Shoveling
3. Trimming weeds
4. Painting
5. Site housekeeping (sign installation, site clean-up)
6. Aiding with deliveries
7. Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
8. Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
9. Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada
• Cargill requires that employees be a minimum of 18 years old
• Ability to perform physical job duties such as bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation
• 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 understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a production or plant environment

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (204) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.

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