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Production Operator

Cargill
Cargill Salary
Blooming Prairie, MN Other
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/22/2026

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 specialized portfolio enterprise where we serve diverse businesses who support unique customers or markets, including animal nutrition and health, bioindustrial, road safety salt and Cargill joint ventures. 



Job type: Full-time
Shift available: 12 hrs rotating shift
Compensation: $25/hr



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.



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 

 
Benefits:

  • Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Life/ Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Cargill retirement plans
  • Comprehensive employee assistance resource 

 

 

Principal Accountabilities

  • Monitoring and controlling the various unit operations via the process control system, checking product quality and progress
  • Acquiring general knowledge of the plant boiler, and acquiring required boiler license(s) as soon as possible within four-year wage progression period
  • Conducting boiler water analysis and boiler spot-checks as required
  • Following documented process procedures and timely completing required paperwork
  • Conducting environmental inspections and required emergency response 
  • Performing a variety of basic preventative maintenance tasks on plant systems and equipment
  • Operating mobile equipment such as forklifts, loaders, etc.
  • Understading and adhering to all safety 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 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 in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including a respirator 
  • Must be able to operate machinery and/or Industrial equipment, including a forklift
  • High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
  • Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
  • Ability to understand and communicate in English(verbal/written)
  • Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts and overtime including holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts with advance notice
  • Basic computer skills



Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in production-related work
  • Prior chemical industry experience
  • High school diploma/GED or a minimum of 2 years equivalent work experience


 

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

 

At Cargill, we care about your safety and want your job search experience to be a positive one. Unfortunately, there are scams out there where individuals pretend to be Cargill recruiters to try to collect personal information or request payment. Please know that Cargill will never ask you for money during the hiring process, and in most cases, we only accept applications through our official careers site, with the exception of some roles in our production plants. If something doesn't feel right or you have questions, don't hesitate to contact us. To learn more, visit our Notice on Fraudulent Job Offers.



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