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Forklift Operator

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ID de l'offre 320052 Date de publication 12/23/2025 Location : Gainesville, Géorgie 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 Available: Rotating/floating shift
Compensation: $24.00/hr


Benefits Information

  • 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: 

  • Operating forklifts, robotic palletizing, depalletizer, stretch wrapper and all associated equipment to produce quality product
  • Operate storage equipment and all associated equipment to store and retrieve product
  • Correctly receive and ship product in accordance with orders
  • Troubleshoot equipment failures and perform minor maintenance on this equipment
  • Put Trash/Cardboard away (dispose in trash compactor/carboard bailer)
  • Perform elevated work to retrieve stuck pallets or equipment in racks
  • Perform periodic inventories as necessary with the support of office personnel to maintain accurate warehouse counts
  • Perform line changeovers as needed
  • Supply and order packaging materials as necessary to own area as well as other areas
  • Cross train in all areas as needed
  • 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 sponsored 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
  • Experience operating forklift


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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