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Relief Operator

Cargill
Akron, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 12/17/2025 CLOSED ON 1/21/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Relief Operator position at Cargill?

Job Purpose and Impact

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 careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.


Job Type:
Full Time
Compensation: $31.70/hr
Shift(s) Available: Availability to work floating coverage for 1st, 2nd, 3rd shift


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:

  • Operation and adjustment of various packaging and product loading equipment including conveyors, elevators, presses/compactors, baggers, palletizers, hi-lo forklifts
  • Perform quality control duties for various filled salt containers including bags and big bags. This could include taking salt samples, running tests, weighing product and recording results accordingly
  • Collect product samples and utilize computer systems to input and record data as necessary
  • Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks on the packaging and product loading/transfer equipment as needed
  • Safely operate motorized vehicles used to move or lift products, equipment, or materials within and around plant
  • Perform general cleanup of the work area including sweeping, shoveling, and lifting various salt product packages as needed
  • Understand and adhere to all safety rules and regulations
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment

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 perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, 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)
  • Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
  • Must be able to operate machinery
  • Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to work overtime including holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts with advance notice


Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience operating a forklift and/or similar equipment
  • High School diploma or Equivalent
  • Experience in 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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