Forklift Operator
- Logistics, Transport & Distribution
- Full-time
- forklift operator
- powered industrial truck
- food safety
The Forklift Operator at Cargill is responsible for safely operating powered industrial trucks to move products within the facility, ensuring food safety, cleanliness, and maintaining a secure work environment. This full-time role supports Cargill's protein and salt business and offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid leave, and retirement plans. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, capable of basic math, and possess or obtain a forklift license and valid driver’s license.
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.
Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.
Job Location: Nebraska City, NE
Job Type: Full Time
Shifts Available: 1st
Compensation: $20.40/hr - $21.90/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
Principal Accountabilities
- Operating a PIT to move product to and from different depts in the work area
- Ensuring food safety and quality
- Cleanliness and housekeeping
- Maintaining a safe working environment
- Operating a powered industrial truck to move product to and from different areas within the department
Required Qualifications
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
- Must be 18 years or older
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time with or without a reasonable accommodation
- Ability to do basic math calculations, example: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
- Ability to use a powered industrial truck (PIT) or eligible to acquire license and maintain the license
- Have basic computer skills
- Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous production and food handling experience
- Previous forklift and power equipment experience
- Work history in the last 12 months
Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet
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Cargill provides food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services to the world. Together with farmers, customers, governments and communities, we help people thrive by applying our insights and 150 years of experience. We have 150,000 employees in 70 countries who are committed to feeding the world in a responsible way, reducing environmental impact and improving the communities where we live and work. For more information, visit cargill.com and our News Center at cargill.com/news.




