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Skilled Machine Operator

Cargill
Cargill Salary
Friona, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 6/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/31/2026
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. If you do not hear from Cargill recruiting about your application for this role, you may re-apply next month to the new general production job that is posted.

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: Friona, TX

Job Type: Full Time

Shift(s) Available: 2nd

Compensation: $23.60 - $28.50/hr

Benefits Information

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Health and Wellness Incentives
  • Marathon Health Clinic (Employer sponsored health center)
  • 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
  • Transportation provided from select cities

Principal Accountabilties

  • Maintaining processes in the rendering department
  • Ensuring food safety and quality
  • Cleanliness and housekeeping
  • Maintaining a safe working environment
  • Tracking, reading, or creating reports manually or via computer

Required Qualifications

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English
  • Must be able to perform basic math, such as: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

Preferred Qualifications

  • Beef experience
  • Meat processing experience
  • Prior experience in a production, or similar, environment
  • Work history in the past 12 months

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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Salary : $24 - $29

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