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Job ID 314920 Date posted 09/17/2025 Location : Fayetteville, North Carolina Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time


Cargill’s Agricultural Supply Chain (CASC) connects producers and users of grains and oilseeds around the globe through sourcing, storing, trading, processing, and distributing, as well as offering a range of financial, risk management, and customized farmer services. Working at Cargill is an opportunity to thrive–a place to develop your career to the fullest while engaging in meaningful work that makes a positive impact around the globe. We depend on creative, responsible, hardworking individuals like you to operate our business successfully!

Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: Rotating
Compensation: $26.22/hr


A Typical Work Day May Include: 

  • Operate all equipment associated with the boiler and elevator processes, including drags, conveyors, bean dryers, truck dump and rail dump.
  • Operate computerized and control systems in conjunction with departmental operations.
  • Process samples utilizing lab equipment to obtain and record values on a computer spreadsheet and collect samples for several process areas.
  • Ensure that the equipment is fully operational and in good repair.  
  • Operate Bean Dryer, Truck Dump and Rail Dump.
  • Unload soybeans from rail cars.
  • Ensure accurate information of scale weights and transactions are recorded daily.
  • Process samples utilizing lab equipment to obtain and record values on a computer spreadsheet and collect samples for several process areas.
  • Monitor inventory of tanks by reading website on computer and/or ascending ladder to top of storage tanks to take physical tank measurements and determine when to switch tanks for operations.
  • Understand and adhere to the requirements of grain quality and storage. 
  • Hand write tickets or use Stand Alone Scale Interface (SASI) if computer network goes down. 
  • Inspects buildings, grounds and equipment utilized by facility; determine immediate and long-range needs for maintenance and repair work.  Enter work orders utilizing maintenance computer program.
  • Assist truck drivers with loading or unloading of chemicals. 
  • Troubleshoot minor problems.  
  • Perform light maintenance.

What You Will Need: 

  • Must be eligible to work in the US 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 understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
  • Must be able to work in various weather, industrial and agricultural settings
  • Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays with advance notice
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must have very strong mathematical, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Must be able to learn computer software programs such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Maximo. 

What Will Put You Ahead: 

  • Experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems
  • Experience in mechanical maintenance

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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