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Operations Management Associate

Connect to meaningful work. Feed the world. Achieve your higher purpose.

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 6-12 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 opportunities are endless. During your time here, the path your training takes will be entirely up to you and 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

Your time at a Food Facility will keep you focused and on your toes, as our Operations Associates find themselves in different temperatures depending on the rotation or task. It can be cold, hot, wet, and even a little messy at times. We work hard for our people, our customers, and our consumers. As a result, you will have the possibility of working varying shift hours, 8 to 10-hour shifts, and even 6-day weeks depending on customer demand. As an industry leader, it's 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. Occasional weekend and on-call duties.

Various Beef Processing & Value-Added Protein locations across the U.S. Locations listed below are subject to change:

Albert Lea, MN | Butler, WI | Camp Hill, PA | Columbus, NE | Dodge City, KS | Fort Morgan, CO | Fort Worth, TX | Friona, TX | Hazleton, PA | Lake Odessa, MI | Marshall, MO | Mason City, IA | Nebraska City, NE | North Kingstown, RI | Round Rock, TX | Schuyler, NE | Waco, TX | Wyalusing, PA

The expected salary for this position is $69,000. The disclosed salary has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked.

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 employees' outstanding talents and perspectives to benefit our organization and employees.

Currently pursuing or completed one or more of the following:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree completed/to be completed between May 2024 – Summer 2027 or
• An Associate's 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

Pursuing an agriculture or business-related degree (including but not limited to Animal Science, Ag-Economics, Ag-Business, Ag-Education, Agronomy, Food Science, Feed Science, Meat Science, Operations Management, Ag-Systems Management, Ag-Engineering, Supply Chain, Mechanized Systems Management, Industrial Distribution).

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.