What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food North America Manufacturing and Supply Chain Rotational Program - 2027 position at Cargill?
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.
At a Glance:
To be considered for employment, candidates must apply online and complete the entire application process. Complete applications are required prior to participating in an interview process. Click the link below to directly access the position application.
Your Role:
Connect to meaningful work. Feed the world. Achieve your higher purpose.
What if your ideas could nourish the world? As an associate, we transfer your knowledge and skills into meaningful experiences that positively impact our global community. From food to transportation, your innovative solutions, collaboration and dedication will evolve industries to take on tomorrow's greatest challenges. And that's just the beginning. Because when your skills meet our unrivaled network and breadth of opportunity, your career is without bounds. Join our community to realize the impact of your work, help people around the world and connect with something greater
About the Program:
Cargill’s Food North America Manufacturing and Supply Chain Rotational Program is designed to develop future leaders in supply chain and manufacturing. This two-year program offers two distinct tracks:
Hybrid Track:
This role allows the associate to learn about the business by performing critical tasks within the production environment in our protein processing facilities. This generally requires a moderate amount of physical exertion on a regular basis. The work may also involve other conditions or exposures (i.e., heat, cold, wet environments, etc.). This role may require shifts including 2nd and 3rd shift and weekend hours during the operations rotation
Potential Business Areas for Plant Rotation: Beef Processing, Egg Processing, or Cooked Protein Processing
Supply Chain Environment:
The time spent in a Supply Chain role will provide hands-on exposure and ownership within one of our Supply Chain roles and opportunities to shadow and gain exposure across other teams. During this rotation, associates will tackle real challenges, cultivate curiosity, enjoy both personal and team accomplishments, and have their innovations acknowledged along the way.
Program Highlights:
The expected salary for this position is $69,000.00. The disclosed salary has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled
Our Benefits:
No matter who you are or where you are, we’ve designed our plans and programs to meet your needs. We want to help you take care of what’s needed for today and offer protection to help with tomorrow’s what-ifs. You’ll have access to a wide variety of flexible and inclusive programs to meet your health, financial, and work/life needs to support you and help you succeed. Learn more and explore Cargill’s comprehensive and competitive benefits program at: Your Benefits | Cargill
Minnesota-based employees: Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.
Our Vibrant Community:
At Cargill, you will be a part of our vibrant global community with a culture that celebrates diversity. This is a reflection of the clients we serve and generates an intellectually diverse set of employees. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity, make our culture more inclusive and enhance our employees’ outstanding talents and perspectives to benefit our organization and employees. Learn more at: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. What a difference three words make. | Cargill
Job Locations:
At Cargill, your work helps nourish the world. You’ll be part of a diverse, purpose-driven community with access to long-term career opportunities, inclusive programs, and a culture that values innovation and sustainability
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet
At a Glance:
To be considered for employment, candidates must apply online and complete the entire application process. Complete applications are required prior to participating in an interview process. Click the link below to directly access the position application.
Your Role:
Connect to meaningful work. Feed the world. Achieve your higher purpose.
What if your ideas could nourish the world? As an associate, we transfer your knowledge and skills into meaningful experiences that positively impact our global community. From food to transportation, your innovative solutions, collaboration and dedication will evolve industries to take on tomorrow's greatest challenges. And that's just the beginning. Because when your skills meet our unrivaled network and breadth of opportunity, your career is without bounds. Join our community to realize the impact of your work, help people around the world and connect with something greater
About the Program:
Cargill’s Food North America Manufacturing and Supply Chain Rotational Program is designed to develop future leaders in supply chain and manufacturing. This two-year program offers two distinct tracks:
- Spend Year 1 in a Protein production facility, gaining hands-on experience in areas such as plant operations, shipping/receiving, warehouse management, food safety, and continuous improvement.
- Spend Year 2 in a corporate supply chain role in Wichita, KS, gaining hands-on experience in areas such as supply planning, production scheduling, inventory management, transportation, raw material procurement.
- Supply Chain-Only Track: Spend two years in supply chain roles based in a corporate setting (Wichita, KS or Minneapolis, MN), rotating through areas such as supply planning, production scheduling, inventory management, transportation and raw material procurement. Rotations are generally one year in length.
This role allows the associate to learn about the business by performing critical tasks within the production environment in our protein processing facilities. This generally requires a moderate amount of physical exertion on a regular basis. The work may also involve other conditions or exposures (i.e., heat, cold, wet environments, etc.). This role may require shifts including 2nd and 3rd shift and weekend hours during the operations rotation
Potential Business Areas for Plant Rotation: Beef Processing, Egg Processing, or Cooked Protein Processing
Supply Chain Environment:
The time spent in a Supply Chain role will provide hands-on exposure and ownership within one of our Supply Chain roles and opportunities to shadow and gain exposure across other teams. During this rotation, associates will tackle real challenges, cultivate curiosity, enjoy both personal and team accomplishments, and have their innovations acknowledged along the way.
Program Highlights:
- Real-world experience in both manufacturing and supply chain environments
- Structured mentorship and cohort-based learning
- Exposure to leadership, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration
- Competitive benefits including relocation support, health care, retirement plans, and paid volunteer time
The expected salary for this position is $69,000.00. The disclosed salary has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled
Our Benefits:
No matter who you are or where you are, we’ve designed our plans and programs to meet your needs. We want to help you take care of what’s needed for today and offer protection to help with tomorrow’s what-ifs. You’ll have access to a wide variety of flexible and inclusive programs to meet your health, financial, and work/life needs to support you and help you succeed. Learn more and explore Cargill’s comprehensive and competitive benefits program at: Your Benefits | Cargill
Minnesota-based employees: Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.
Our Vibrant Community:
At Cargill, you will be a part of our vibrant global community with a culture that celebrates diversity. This is a reflection of the clients we serve and generates an intellectually diverse set of employees. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity, make our culture more inclusive and enhance our employees’ outstanding talents and perspectives to benefit our organization and employees. Learn more at: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. What a difference three words make. | Cargill
Job Locations:
- Rotational Associates will be based at one of the 35 plant locations across North America, Wichita, KS, or Minneapolis, MN (Supply Chain Rotation only)
- Relocation is possible during the 2 years in the program.
- The rotational program will begin in January or June of 2027, based on graduation date.
- Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited program in supply chain, procurement, finance, statistics, engineering, MIS, or other related business field, graduating between May 2026 and May 2027
- 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
- Candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate to a plant location, Minneapolis, MN, or Wichita, KS
- Proven ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
- Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work with limited guidance
- Ability to contribute, both as part of a team and individually
- Strong communication skills – written and oral
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Ability to demonstrate a strong aptitude for business
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make decisions independently
- Strong prioritization and problem-solving skills, collaboration skills, verbal and written communication skills, and information research and gathering skills
At Cargill, your work helps nourish the world. You’ll be part of a diverse, purpose-driven community with access to long-term career opportunities, inclusive programs, and a culture that values innovation and sustainability
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet
Salary : $69,000