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Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill’s global team of 155,000 employees who use new technologies, dynamic insights and over 154 years of experience to connect farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with the food they need to thrive.
Please Note
If you are also interested in an Operations Management Associate role in Protein/Food Manufacturing please look for job ID: 224289
Across the United States; must be open to relocation.
Potential locations could include: Albion, NE; Carleton, NE; East St. Louis, IL; Emery, SD: Gilman, IL; Hales Point, TN Your Role
Connect to meaningful work. Feed the world. Achieve your higher purpose.
What if your ideas could nourish the world? As an associate, we transfer your knowledge and skills into profound experiences that positively impact our global community. From food to transportation, your innovative solutions, collaboration and dedication will evolve industries to take on tomorrow’s greatest challenges! And that’s just the beginning. Because when your skills meet our unrivaled network and breadth of opportunity, your career is without bounds. Join our community to realize the impact of your work, help people around the world, and connect with something greater. Operations Management Associate Position
Our fast-paced plants are powered by collaboration, passion and a shared commitment to our vision of providing for the world. In Operations, your work will touch countless lives through the families and communities you help feed. This position is a training role that will prepare you to lead diverse teams as a plant Operations Supervisor following this 12-18- month training program. During this time, you will get the support and inspiration you need to choose your own path in developing an exciting career with global impact. With us, your future opportunities are endless. During your time here, the path your training takes may include:
Operations
Environmental, Health & Safety Leadership
Engineering/Maintenance
Accounting
Continuous Improvement
Human Resources/Talent Management/Employee Relations
And much more based on your areas of interest and/or business needs Environment
When you join one of our Grain Facilities you will get a little dirty and dusty. Thatxe2x80x99s because these are boots on the ground facilities where you spend 60% of your time outdoors. Here youxe2x80x99ll learn elevator operations and eventually lead a small team. Youxe2x80x99ll feel the wind in your face and sun on your skin from the tops of our silos. It is sometimes challenging work as you will have the possibility of working varying shift hours, 8 to 14-hour shifts, and even 6 to 7-day weeks depending on customer demand. As an industry leader, itxe2x80x99s all part of contributing to a successful team that is doing things right, reaching higher, and putting people first. Your work in these facilities will be vital to our mission of nourishing the world. Job Locations and Expectations
Plant setting
Occasional weekend and on-call duties Our Benefits
No matter who you are or where you are, wexe2x80x99ve crafted our plans and programs to meet your needs! We want to help you take care of whatxe2x80x99s needed for today and offer protection to help with tomorrowxe2x80x99s what-ifs. Youxe2x80x99ll have access to a wide variety of flexible and inclusive options for your health, financial, and work/life needs to support you and help you thrive. Eligible programs and incentives include:
Paid holidays and floating holidays
Paid time off
Comprehensive health care plans
Short term and long-term incentives
Mental Health and Wellbeing program
Digital Learning Library
Retirement plans
Paid time to participate in volunteer and community outreach opportunities
Tuition reimbursement programs
Relocation benefits for those that qualify Our Vibrant Community
At Cargill, you will be a part of our vibrant global community with a culture that celebrates diversity. This is a reflection of the clients we serve and generates an intellectually diverse set of employees. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity, make our culture more inclusive and enhance our employeesxe2x80x99 outstanding talents and perspectives to benefit our organization and employees.
Our U.S. Business Resource Groups include:
Asian Alliance Network, Cargill Young Professionals Network, Cargill Ability Network (iCAN), Cargill Ebony Council, Group Responsible for Orienting and Welcoming (GROW), Hispanic-Latino Council, Cargill Pride Network, Veterans & Military Support Network, and Cargill Womenxe2x80x99s Network. Required Qualifications
Currently pursuing or completed one or more of the following:
A Bachelorxe2x80x99s or Masterxe2x80x99s degree completed/to be completed between May 2020 xe2x80x93 Summer 2023 or
An Associatexe2x80x99s Degree + two years relevant work experience (as defined by operational, mechanical, and/or leadership experience) or
Achieved E-4 rank (or higher) in a military background or
Four years relevant experience (as defined by operational, mechanical, and/or leadership experience)
Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
Ability to work effectively with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
Willing and able to relocate
Ability to contribute, both as part of a team and individually
Willingness to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts and weekends should the occasional need arise Preferred Qualifications
Pursuing an agriculture, business-related degree, or engineering degree (including but not limited to Ag-Economics, Ag-Business, Ag-Education, Agronomy, Feed Science, Grain Science, Operations Management, Ag-Systems Management, Ag-Engineering, Supply Chain, Mechanized Systems Management, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Distribution).
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.
