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Utility Operator

Cargill
Cargill Salary
Sioux, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/9/2026
Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.

Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.

This position is in Cargill’s agricultural supply chain business. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver essential products.

Job Type: Full Time

Shift(s) Available:Rotating (1st Shift: 7am-3pm / 2nd Shift:3pm-11 pm / 3rd Shift: 11pm- 7am)

Compensation: $ 25.93/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.

Benefits Information

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Health and Wellness Incentives
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
  • Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts
  • Principal Accountabilities
    • Operating equipment associated with the loadout and unloading process for grain including trucks, railcars, utilizing scales, pumps, and conveyors, etc
    • Complete various tasks including switching rail cars, operating locomotives, rail pit unloading, and housekeeping
    • Monitor equipment, complete pre-use daily inspections, independently solve simple problems while escalating more complex issues to the appropriate supervisor
    • Rotate through all positions within the specified utility operator department
    • Interacting regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused environment
    • Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures
    • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
    • Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications

  • Must be eligible to work in the US 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 elevated areas (4 feet and above)
  • 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
  • Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft office software, with an emphasis on Excel, Word and Excel
  • Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications

  • High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
  • Basic computer and typing skills
  • Forklift experience
  • Experience in a production and/or similar military environment
  • Railcar 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.

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