Cargill Food Distribution is a full line protein distributor, focused on delivering distinctive value by creating customer solutions to strategic markets. We have an entrepreneurial approach to our core business of merchandising Cargill beef, pork, poultry and other meat items to retailers, food service distributors, processors, institutions and cruise lines. Our size provides opportunities for employees to experience all aspects of the business with the encouragement to leverage individual strengths to grow personally and professionally. Our commitment to our employees and our desire to win together provides the foundation in which we are given freedom to make decisions. Our commitment to our customers gives us the best opportunity for long term success. Every employee plays a role in winning our customer’s business each day. Cargill Food Distribution – Providing our employees with the freedom to deliver.

Job Type: Full Time

 Shift(s) Available: 1st,

Compensation: $20 /hr 

Sign-On Bonus: $1500

Benefits Information:

• 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:

• The primary function of the role is safe operation of the Slidell salt packaging systems using HMI control systems, forklifts, and at times in conjunction with physical labor.
• Secondary functions assisting in sister department operations as business needs dictate 
• Frequent computer use for processing documentation includes tasks such as generating process checks, shift notes, SAP entries, and other administrative duties within the dept
• Inventory management through COOISPI, SAP, and FIFO is required work.
• Operation of mobile powered equipment including forklifts and possibly stand up lifts
• Use of SAP, MII, Teams, MS Office Programs required multiple times daily
• Other miscellaneous duties that may be assigned by your supervisor.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Strict compliance with our HAACP/Food Safety Program. This includes sampling and testing per department standards for positive release testing and UD.
• Minor maintenance, service, and adjustment of associated equipment in Slidell
• Ability to safely follow LOTO procedures for service, cleaning, and quality checks
• Strict compliance with all FSQR packaging quality check procedures and standards
• Performing accurately applicable housekeeping duties per MSS
• Ability to work from heights while following elevated work requirements
• Accurate and timely completion of all related paperwork, shift logs, sap, teams, etc
• Overtime as required to support business needs
  

Required Qualifications:

• Cargill requires employees be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facility
• 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
• High School Diploma/GED or a minimum of two years relevant work experience
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays with advance notice
• Communication skills in English (both 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
• Able to operate machinery
• Basic use of a computer

Preferred Qualifications:

• Forklift Certified
• Entering and retrieving data
• Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Experience with Inventory Systems
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office software, with an emphasis on Excel and Word
• Experience working in a production or plant environment (2-3 years)

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

US Covid-19 Vaccination Update: Cargill highly encourages vaccinations but does not mandate at this time.  Upon hire, you will be asked to provide your vaccination status, and if unvaccinated or if you choose not to disclose, you would be expected to follow Cargill’s safety protocols for unvaccinated employees (i.e., mask mandates, and social distancing).

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.