General Production - Temporary Students
Guelph, Canada
Overview
Cargill operates some of the most technologically advanced production plants in the world. We need dependable, efficient, safety-minded individuals to join our team. General Operators are vital to our daily operations. Examples of roles include preparing meat to be cooked, palletizing boxed product, administration work, using scanners and computers to track product, and verifying quality and accuracy. Please note, specific roles will vary greatly by plant and location. Safety is always our number one priority, and no matter your experience level, we'll train you for success. Your work in our plants can help you grow both personally and professionally. Discover how your work can nourish the world.
- Full Time
- Level: Entry
- Travel: None
Key Traits
What makes a successful General Production Professional at Cargill?
Check out some of the key traits that are important for this job to see if you have the right mix.
- Safety
- Productive
- Hardworking
- Multi-tasker
- Motivated
- Responsible
- Team player
- Proactive
- Focused
- Efficient
Benefits
Compensation & Pay Equity
We pay for performance and provide equal pay for the same work.
“What I like about Cargill's safety procedures is that they're really easy to follow and they've become a really big part of our culture here.”
Rachel G., QA Food Safety Support
“I've worked at several different plants, and I feel Cargill listens and cares for everyone's safety. I feel like safety is there main focus with employees. They've provided me with ESL classes to take, and great discounts with gym memberships which gives me energy helps me focus day in and day out. I just love it here!”
Elisabeth C.
“Cargill has change my life a lot! I feel like people really care about their employees. They have been very supportive with my life changes and have even given me an opportunity to move up. I'm now a safety lead at my table.”
Catherine V.
“Here at Cargill, people treat me good, and I treat them good. Since I've been working here, I've been able to grow spiritually, and mentally. I've been able to gain confidence in wanting to move up in my position. Since I've been working here at Cargill, I've gotten married, and thankful that I can support me and my beautiful wife.”
Marvin S.
General Production - Temporary Students
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.
Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.
We are hiring students for General Production from May 1st – September 1st, 2026 for a variety of non-Coop/Internship roles and responsibilities within this title.
Job Location: Guelph, Ontario
Job Type:Temporary/Contract Full Time/Part Time
Shift(s) Available: Various Days/Afternoons (6:00am/6:30am – 2:30pm/3:00pm or 3:00pm/3:15pm-11:30pm/11:45pm)
Compensation Range: $21.90 - $22.50 / hour
Anticipated Start Dates: May 1st & June 1st, 2026
Incentive Information
- Retention Incentive Pay of $500 (net) to qualified employees at the end of contract
- Vacation Pay and Statutory Holidays
- Comprehensive Training
- Employee Meat Discounts
- Overtime Potential
- Stable Income for Summer Break
Principal Accountabilities
- Ensuring food safety and quality
- Maintaining a safe work environment
- Trimming and cutting meat (Training provided)
- Assisting Machine Operator
- Picking, sorting, labeling, bagging, boxing, packing, pushing, pulling and lifting product weighing 20lbs-60lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
- Working with raw meat particularly but not limited to Beef and Pork
- Ability to work in temperature controlled environments (Hot/Cold 0-4 Celsius)
- Performing repetitive labour in a fast-paced environment
- Cleaning and housekeeping
- Other duties assigned by Supervisor
Required Qualifications
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be currently legal to work in Canada
- Must be comfortable with picking, sorting, labeling, boxing and packing raw meat products
- Must be able to push, pull and lift product weighing 20 – 60lbs with or without a reasonable accommodation
This job posting is for existing vacancies.
Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.
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