Food Handler – 1049822

Farmer Veteran Coalition; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Cargill is hiring a Food Handler in Monticello, MN for 1st and 2nd shifts. You will trim, cut, label, weigh, bag and box meat products to meet quality specs in a fast-paced production setting with required PPE.

The role requires eligibility to work with pork products, 18 years or older, and willingness to work overtime, weekends and holidays. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, PTO, 401(k) with matching, and EAP.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• 18 years or older.
• Ability to work with pork products.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing, production, or warehouse environments.
• Knife handling skills or experience with cutting tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardized processes.
• Work history in the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Handle, lift, and process meat products by trimming, cutting, or removing fat, defects, or contamination using knives or other tools.
• Support production by performing routine, repetitive tasks that keep operations running smoothly.
• Weigh, label, bag, pack, and box finished products to meet customer and quality specifications.
• Perform job duties in a fast-paced, cold, or warm production setting with required PPE while engaging in physical tasks such as standing for long periods of time, climbing, bending, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested.
• Follow all food safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines to maintain compliance and product integrity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Knife handling

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Job description

Job Location

Monticello, MN

Job Type

Full Time

Shift(s) Available

1st: (6:00am-2:00pm) / 2nd: (2:00pm-10:00pm)

Compensation

$19.45/hr

What You Will Do

• Handle, lift, and process meat products by trimming, cutting, or removing fat, defects, or contamination using knives or other tools.
• Support production by performing routine, repetitive tasks that keep operations running smoothly.
• Weigh, label, bag, pack, and box finished products to meet customer and quality specifications.
• Perform job duties in a fast-paced, cold, or warm production setting with required PPE while engaging in physical tasks such as standing for long periods of time, climbing, bending, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested.
• Follow all food safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines to maintain compliance and product integrity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be able to work with pork products which is a requirement of this specific job.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous experience in food manufacturing, production, or warehouse environments.
• Knife handling skills or experience working with cutting tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardized processes.
• Work history in the last 12 months.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Development Opportunities
• Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

About Cargill

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. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement. Considered candidates may receive a phone call from a 952 area code. If you do not hear from the Cargill recruiting team about your application for this role, you may re‑apply next month to the new Food Handler job that is posted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vet.