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Heavy Equipment Operator

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Job ID 323501 Date posted 03/03/2026 Location : Newark, California Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

Cargill is a trusted salt supplier to a wide variety of industries; our portfolio includes food processing salts, sodium reduction solutions, salt for water softeners and swimming pools, bulk and packaged ice melters, industrial salts, and salt for animal feeding. 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


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(s) Available: 1st
Compensation: $32.64/hr 



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 

Accountabilities

  • Perform duties associated with mobile equipment use: maintenance, cleaning
  • Ensure equipment and operations safety via regular checklist screening and repost as needed
  • Take samples of unwashed and washed salt every two hours under normal conditions  
  • Perform Pre- Job Hazard Analysis
  • Minor troubleshooting of water pressure issues and valve operations
  • Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
  • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
  • 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 sponso+D50red 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 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, weekends, and holidays with advance notice 



Preferred Qualifications

  • Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems    
  • Experience working in a production related work


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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