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Wet Side Operator

Cargill
Cargill Salary
WATKINS GLEN, NY Other
POSTED ON 10/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/24/2026

 

 

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 Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.

 

 

Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: Weekend shift (Thursday-Sunday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Day Shift), or
Thursday-Sunday, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (Night Shift))
Compensation: $33.18/hr 
Sign-On Bonus: $1500

 

 

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:

  • 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:

  • Correctly, safely and efficiently equipment operation using computerized controls and physical adjustments for a salt manufacturing and packaging facility 
  • Product quality testing and housekeeping tasks  
  • Equipment troubleshooting to ensure efficient and consistent operation
  • Brine well systems operation, including injection pumps, storage tanks, valves, etc
  • Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
  • 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 understand and communicate in English (written and verbal)
  • Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
  • Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
  • Must be able 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
  • Basic use of a computer
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays with advance notice
  • Able and willing to work night shifts

 

 


Preferred Qualifications:
 

  • High School Diploma/GED or a minimum of two years relevant work experience
  • Previous experience operating pumps and boilers
  • Experience operating forklift and/or similar equipment
  • Prior experience in production

 

 

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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