Cargill is hiring: Forklift Operator in Gainesville

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 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 TimeShift Available: 2nd shiftCompensation: $23.25/hr plus shift differentialBenefits:Medical, Dental, Vision, and PrescriptionDrug InsuranceHealth and Wellness IncentivesPaid Vacation and Holidays401(k) with Cargill matching contributionsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Short-Term Disability and Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Tuition ReimbursementEmployee Discounts Principal Accountabilities:Operating forkliftsOperate and troubleshoot robotic palletizer and other production equipment in a safe and efficient manner to produce quality productPerform line changeovers as neededOrder raw materials as neededSupply packaging materials as necessary to own area as well as other areasPut Trash/Cardboard away (dispose in trash compactor/carboard bailer)Cross train in all areas as neededUnderstanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulationsMaintaining a safe and clean work environmentOther duties as assignedRequired 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 employerCargill requires employees be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facilityAbility to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written) Basic use of a computer 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 work in elevated areas (4 feet and above) Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without a reasonable accommodationPrior experience operating forklift Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays with advance noticePreferred Qualifications: Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systemsExperience working in a production related workHigh school diploma or GED equivalentConsidered 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 Salary: . Date posted: 11/23/2024