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Job ID 326068 Date posted 04/17/2026 Location : Watkins Glen, New York 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.

Job Type: Full-time
Shift(s) Available: Availability for both 1st and 2nd shift required
Compensation: $20
Sign-On Bonus: $1500


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.

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

Principal Accountabilities:

  • Troubleshoot, operate, and monitor packaging equipment to ensure optimal performance and efficiency
  • Accurately verify, document, and record production quantities produced and/or consumed
  • Communicate effectively with team members and management during shift handovers and throughout daily operations
  • Ensure all packaged products meet food safety requirements and customer quality specifications
  • Perform routine, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on packaging equipment
  • Understand, follow, and comply with all safety rules, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment at all times
  • Safely climb on trucks and railcars as required to support operational activities
  • Operate track mobile equipment to move railcars in accordance with safety and operating procedures
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support operational and business needs

Required Qualifications:

  • Must be eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • 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, including weekends, holidays, or different shifts, with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3–5 years of forklift operation experience required
  • Experience operating machinery and/or industrial equipment
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing or military experience
  • Experience in performing routine, preventive, and troubleshooting maintenance on packaging equipment
  • Prior experience working around railcars and performing operational tasks such as equipment access and railcar movement
  • Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as SAP
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office  
  • High school diploma or GED, or a minimum of two years of equivalent relevant work 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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