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Process Operator

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Job ID 320760 Date posted 01/09/2026 Location : Blooming Prairie, Minnesota Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

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. 

Shift: Rotating
Compensation: $25.00 per hour plus $1.00 as shift differential
Sign-On Bonus: $1000 


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.

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



A Typical Workday May Include: 

  • Monitoring and controlling the various unit operations via the process control system, checking product quality and progress
  • Acquiring general knowledge of the plant boiler, and acquiring required boiler license(s) as soon as possible within four-year wage progression period
  • Conducting boiler water analysis and boiler spot-checks as required
  • Following documented process procedures and timely completing required paperwork
  • Conducting environmental inspections and required emergency response 
  • Completing and coordinating Safe Work Permits
  • Performing a variety of basic preventative maintenance tasks on plant systems and equipment
  • Interacting regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused environment
  • Operating mobile equipment such as forklifts, loaders, etc.
  • Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures
  • Performing Behavioral-Based Safety observations
  • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
  • 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 perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs., kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without a 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) including a respirator 
  • Must be able to operate machinery and/or Industrial equipment, including a forklift
  • High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
  • Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
  • Ability to understand and communicate in English(verbal/written)
  • Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts and overtime including holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts with advance notice

What Will Put You Ahead:

  • Experience in production-related work
  • Prior HAZ CHEM/Chemical industry experience
  • Basic computer skills


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



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