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Endloader Operator

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Job ID 319344 Date posted 12/08/2025 Location : Buffalo, Iowa Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

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 Food Enterprise, where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa, and chocolate.

Job Type: Full Time

Shift(s) Available: 2nd shift

Compensation: $21/hr

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

Principal Accountabilities: 

  • Operate powered equipment or engines to move rail cars into and through the yard
  • Operate control panels or switchboards to manage loading and unloading machines and equipment for various bulk materials from trucks, trains, and water vessels or tanks, following established guidelines
  • Monitor loading and unloading processes, adhere to standard operating procedures, and make necessary adjustments to ensure efficient and reliable operations
  • Perform manual preparations for loading and unloading; complete inspections, documentation, and quality records both manually and electronically as required
  • Comply with all safety policies and procedures, including equipment lockout/tagout protocols
  • Promote and support a culture of zero fatalities, injuries, and illnesses
  • Identify and proactively mitigate environmental impacts and potential business risks
  • Perform general plant tasks with minimal supervision
  • 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 to be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facility
  • Ability 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 accommodation        
  • Ability to work overtime, including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications:

  • High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years of equivalent work experience
  • Must be able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment.
  • At least 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment such as a front-end loader or wheel loader
  • Driver’s License
  • Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
  • Working knowledge of inventory systems

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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