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Production Team Lead

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ID de l'offre 329198 Date de publication 06/18/2026 Location : Buffalo, Iowa 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: 3rd Shift
Compensation: $26.00/hr 
Sign-On Bonus: $1000


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:

  • Lead and promote safety, food safety, quality standards, and housekeeping practices
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for management initiatives, work orders, and team communications
  • Safely and efficiently operate site equipment, including bagging machines, shipping systems, and motorized vehicles
  • Support onboarding of new employees and contractors, and deliver ongoing training through daily shift handoffs and safety meetings
  • Perform approximately 50% of the same tasks as the team being supervised
  • Ensure full compliance with all safety rules and regulations
  • Perform other duties as assigned

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)
  • 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
  • Must have a valid driver’s license or ID
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in production-related work
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Forklift certification

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Computer skills for data entry related to label production, and the ability to monitor inventory and shipment completion; experience with warehouse/shipping systems, SAP, or inventory management software
  • Experience operating and troubleshooting industrial equipment (e.g., packaging machinery)
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a positive and professional manner
  • Consistently demonstrates strong safety leadership

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet



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