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Utility Operator

Cargill
Cargill Salary
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2026
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 Ag & Trading enterprise, where we connect producers and users of grains and oilseeds around the globe through origination, trading, processing, and distribution. We also offer a range of farmer services and risk management solutions.

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

Shift(s) Available: Rotating

Compensation: $ 21.00/Hr

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance

Health and Wellness Incentives

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401(k) with Cargill matching contributions

Health Savings Account

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, rail cars, utilizing scales, pumps, and conveyors, etc
  • Complete various tasks including switching rail cars, operating locomotives, rail pit unloading, and housekeeping tasks
  • Monitor equipment, complete pre-use daily inspections, independently solve simple problems while escalating more complex issues to the appropriate supervisor
  • Participate in crosstraing for multiple Departments
  • 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)
  • Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft office software, with an emphasis on Excel, Word and Outlook
  • 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 with inventory systems
  • Experience in a production and/or similar military environment
  • Railcar experience
  • FRA certification

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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