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Cargill

Warehouse Operator

Cargill, Gainesville, Georgia, United States, 30501


This position is in Cargill’s food and bioindustrial business, where manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice companies rely on us to consistently deliver the products and services they need, and use our technical expertise and market knowledge to develop innovative products.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Forklift Operator will operate and drive industrial forklifts requiring moderate skills and regular guidance. In this role, you will ensure material handling and storage procedures are followed to meet all safety and regulatory policies.

Job details

Job Type:

Full Time

Shift Available:

2nd shift

Compensation:

$21.75/hr

Benefits:

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, palletizer, stretch wrapper and all associated equipment to produce quality product

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

Troubleshoot equipment failures and perform minor maintenance on this equipment

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

Correctly receive and ship product in accordance with orders

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

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 perform physical job duties which may include 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)

Must be able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment

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

Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)

Preferred Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience

Experience operating mobile equipment such as forklifts

Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, with an emphasis on Excel and Word

Working knowledge of inventory systems

Prior experience in 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