Barge Cover Handler

Job Opportunity At 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 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.

Job Type: Full Time

Shift(s) Available: Rotating

Compensation: $22.00/hr

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision 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:

• Train and operate equipment associated with barges: including hoist systems, ropes and cables
• Perform duties to complete removal of barge covers and upon completion of unloading, cover the barge. This includes identification of potential hazards, equipment monitoring, manually pushing and pulling of barge covers, physically throwing chains, and communication with the panel operator
• Perform housekeeping duties in respective work and break areas, as well as keeping barges clean: including sweeping, shoveling, and hosing down
• Train to be knowledgeable in procedures for bobcat operator, lead person and leg operator, as well as troubleshoot problems as required
• Control traffic through department and ensure that all visitors follow safety rules
• Maintain a safe and sanitary atmosphere with a high regard for food safety and environmental impact of the operation
• Attend various mandatory safety and department meetings
• Assist other plant personnel as needed and will perform any other duty as requested by the production supervisor

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(verbal/written)
• 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 perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
• 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
• At least six months of experience in production related work
• Forklift certified
• TWIC card

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.