Warehouse Operator

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Job Location: Sidney, OH Job Type: Full Time Shift Available: 3rd shift (10pm-6:30am) Compensation: $24.95/hr

Job Overview Join Cargill as a JIB Warehouse Operator and play an important role in helping us safely and efficiently move products that nourish communities around the world. In this hands-on role, you'll operate forklifts and warehouse equipment, support production schedules, and help ensure materials are moved accurately throughout the facility. You'll be part of a team committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

What You Will Do

• Operate forklifts, palletizers, packaging, and material handling equipment to move, store, and stage materials for production and shipment.
• Move pallets and materials between production lines, warehouse areas, and storage locations while supporting production schedules.
• Receive, issue, prepare, and document materials using computerized systems while verifying documentation and inspecting for damage.
• Perform minor equipment troubleshooting, basic maintenance, line changeovers, and part replacements as needed.
• Ensure safe, organized storage of products and assist others using a strong understanding of warehouse processes and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, food‑safe work environment by performing housekeeping duties and following all safety and regulatory requirements.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or variable shifts with advance notice.
• Other duties as assigned

What You Will Need

• 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, verbal and written.
• Able to work indoors and outdoors, including at heights of 4 feet or more, and capable of performing physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing, bending, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation and while using appropriate PPE.
• Basic computer skills.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous forklift operating experience.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical components or systems.
• Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SAP or a computerized maintenance management system.
• Inventory systems knowledge.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Development Opportunities

About Cargill 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.

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement. Considered candidates may receive a phone call from a 952 area code.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vet