Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. 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

The Forklift Operator II will operate and drive industrial forklifts requiring moderate skills and regular guidance. In this role, you will ensure material handling and storage procedures are followed to meet all safety and regulatory policies.

Job Location: Dayton, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st and 2nd 
Compensation: $19.15 - $20.15 /hr

Benefits Information

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug InsuranceHealth and Wellness IncentivesPaid Vacation and Holidays401(k) with Cargill matching contributionsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Short-Term Disability and Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Tuition ReimbursementEmployee Discounts

Principal Accountabilities 

Operate a forklift to move uniform items such as pallets within production and warehouse areas and may load pallets into trucks

Operate high lift material handling equipment, such as forklift or other Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) to load and unload from stacks and racks

PIT driving (Powered Industrial Truck) daily

May be required to set up, tear down, and operate all equipment in department

Monitor production lines, pull loads from lines on a timely basis and perform quality checks of wrapping and labels

Support other production or warehouse duties by reviewing production, shipping and receiving documentation and regular guidance to complete tasks

Operate other equipment such as electric or manual hand truck and scanning technology and enter records into computerized system

Understand and adhere to all safety policies and procedures including lock in and out procedures and maintains safe and clean work environment

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorshipMust be 18 years or olderAbility to meet medical requirements similar to those of obtaining a driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

Previous production/farm experiencePrevious Cargill experienceWork history in the past 12 months

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