Production Laborer

Cargill; Westwego (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Production Laborers to join their team. This role involves essential manual labor tasks in a dynamic environment, ensuring the safe unloading and loading of products. Ideal candidates will possess strong physical capabilities and a commitment to safety. The company values its employees and offers opportunities for growth within the agricultural supply chain. If you're ready to contribute to a sustainable future while developing your skills, this is an exciting opportunity to consider.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and eligible to work in the US.
• Ability to perform physical job duties including lifting up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor in barge unloading and vessel loading processes.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary atmosphere, adhering to safety regulations.

Skills

Physical endurance

Ability to operate forklifts

Housekeeping duties

Safety regulations adherence

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Skid steer tractor

Job description

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Cargill’s size and scale allows 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 agricultural supply chain business. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver essential products.

Job Purpose and Impact

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s food ingredients and bio-industrial business, where we anticipate trends around taste, nutrition and safety to innovate and provide solutions to manufacturers, retailers and foodservice companies.

Job Type: Full Time

Shift: Rotating

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

Key Accountabilities

Principal Accountabilities:

• Primary function of production employees is within barge unloading and vessel loading processes, this entails manual labor, and outdoors work
• Train and operate applicable equipment associated with the laborer process: including skid steer tractor (bobcat), forklift and sweeper.
• Perform housekeeping duties in a designated area on site: including sweeping and shoveling products and grain dust into mobile equipment.
• Perform assigned duties with the maintenance department: including helper, fire watches and confined space attendant.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary atmosphere with a high regard for environmental impact of the operation.
• Understand and adhere to state and federal Occupational Safety and Health rules and regulations as related to plant safety. Follow all Cargill safety rules and regulations.
• Assist other plant personnel as needed and will perform any other duty as requested by the production supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise,near water, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including a respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, safety boots, PFD, and hearing protection
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
• High School diploma or GED Equivalent
• Ability to understand and communicate in English(verbal/written)
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Forklift Certified
• Basic computer skills
• Prior experience in production related work
• Operate machinery and/or industrial equipment with or without reasonable accommodation
  
  

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.

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

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance, Production, and Engineering

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Services, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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