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Warehouse Operator

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Job ID 319704 Date posted 12/16/2025 Location : Buffalo, Iowa Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

The Warehouse Operator will perform various warehouse tasks and operate warehouse equipment per warehouse documentation and a strong understanding of warehouse processes and procedures with occasional guidance, assisting others. In this role you will support efficient and safe operations.

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

Shift available: 2nd

Compensation: $18.00 /hr

Sign on Bonus: $1000

Principal Accountabilities

  • Move, receive and ship product or materials per written and computerized materials, record transactions into computerized systems and provide support to others under occasional guidance
  • Receive incoming goods verifying packaging documentation against shipment records and checks for damages, generally following standard procedures using judgement in more complex issues
  • Gather, weigh, prepare, verify and document items for shipment according to specifications and the applicable transportation method, including recording received and shipped items, following standard procedures using judgement in more complex issues
  • Ensure safe storage of product in the warehouse, minimizing damage, utilizing in-depth understanding to perform required duties and assist others
  • Operate equipment and machines such as hand trucks, forklift, high-lift mobile equipment, palletizer, stretch-film wrapper, labeler or conveyors in order to stack or wrap materials to move materials, store product and prepare product for shipment
  • Perform housekeeping duties and general warehouse maintenance
  • Understand and adhere to all safety policies and procedures, maintains a safe and clean work environment
  • Operate packaging equipment (palletizer, stretch-film wrapper, labeler and conveyors) used to stack and wrap materials prior to warehousing
  • Uphold personal safety requirements to support “Safe People” and zero incidents
  • 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 understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to perform physical job duties including bending, kneeling, climbing, sweeping, driving, mounting/dismounting fork truck and infrequently lifting up to 50 pounds, 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)
  • Must be able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment
  • Ability to work overtime as customer demands warrant including weekends, holidays and/or different shifts (sometimes up to 12 hours) with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience operating a forklift and/or warehousing experience


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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