Wet Side Operator

Company: Cargill
Location: South Richmond Hill
Posted on: December 2, 2025

Job Description:

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters. Job Purpose and Impact 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. Job Type: Full Time Shift(s) Available: 3rd shift (Sunday to Thursday - Starts Saturday night at 10:45pm to 7am, ends 7am on Thursday) Compensation: $26.50 /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 Key Accountabilities 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 Qualifications Required: • 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 • Cargill requires employees be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facility • Ability to 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: • High School Diploma/GED or a minimum of two years relevant work experience • Able to operate heavy equipment • Forklift certification • 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 To apply using chat/text, please click Apply Now button OR use this link to create a login to apply.

Keywords: Cargill, New York , Wet Side Operator, Manufacturing , South Richmond Hill, New York