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Job ID 318571 Date posted 11/21/2025 Location : Fullerton, California 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.

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.


Job Type:
Full Time

Shift Available: 2nd 
Compensation: $22.00 – $23.00/hr (depending on experience)   

Principal Accountabilities: 
•    Monitoring and operating equipment associated with the loadout and unloading process for bulk materials including trucks and/or rail cars, utilizing scales, pumps, valves, and mobile equipment 
•    Collecting product samples and monitoring tank levels, utilizing computer systems to input and record data as necessary 
•    Send documentation to the laboratory, supervisor, or shipping/admin clerk in case of any order or tank discrepancies
•    Interacting regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused environment  
•    Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations 
•    Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
•    Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:
•    Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship 
•    Must be 18 years or older 
•    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 perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation 
•    Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written) 
•    Basic computer skills 
•    Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, & division 
•    Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above) utilizing fall protection 
•    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 equivalent work experience 
•    Experience working in a production, manufacturing, or industrial environment including in a military setting 
•    Experience working with any of the following rail operations, loading and unloading trucks, tank farms, boiler monitoring, or wastewater 


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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