Job Description

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 Ag & Trading enterprise, where we connect producers and users of grains and oilseeds around the globe through origination, trading, processing, and distribution. We also offer a range of farmer services and risk management solutions.

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.

Job Location: Owensboro, KY

Job Type: Full Time – Seasonal

Shift(s) Available: 7:00am to 7:00pm

Compensation: $19.00/hr

Sign-on Bonus: $2000

Job Overview

The Grain Plant Operator supports seasonal grain handling operations by performing loading, unloading, storing, and moving bulk commodities across the facility. In this role, you will operate equipment, complete inspections, and assist with basic maintenance to ensure safe and efficient grain flow. You will work in a physically demanding, fast-paced agricultural environment where safety, teamwork, and reliability are essential.

What You Will Do

• Performing facility operations such as loading/unloading trucks, vessels, barges, and railcars, filling/reclaiming grain ground piles, and various other grain handling tasks.
• Basic maintenance and operator care of equipment to ensure ongoing facility operations.
• Providing excellent customer service and engaging with team members.
• Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• 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.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written).
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in cold or warm production settings, including in guarded areas at heights ranging from 4 to 150 feet, while wearing required PPE and performing physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing, bending, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Prior production work experience.

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 Ag & Trading enterprise, where we connect producers and users of grains and oilseeds around the globe through origination, trading, processing, and distribution. We also offer a range of farmer services and risk management solutions.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vet

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