Shaft Worker

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  or text Cargill Jobs to 60196.

Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st
Compensation: 31.35/hr
Sign-On Bonus: $1500

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

• Provide operational support in and around the shaft elevators, feeders, conveyors, shaft walkways, openings, and screens to ensure the buildup and overflow of salt product is continually removed and the area kept clean of buildup and remains operations
• Servicing, inspecting, and operating various mobile support equipment including various forklifts, trucks, tractors and bobcats as well as support the production panels in any way needed
• Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include: working underground (up to 2300 feet), bending, lifting up to 50lbs., kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation
• 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 obtain and maintain Alcohol Tobacco and Firearm (ATF) clearance
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
• Prior experience in production and equipment operations 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