Operations Management Associate 2026 Grain Handling (Multiple U.S. Locations)

Your Role

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

What if your ideas could nourish the world As an associate we transfer your knowledge and skills into profound experiences that positively impact our global community. From food to transportation your innovative solutions collaboration and dedication will evolve industries to take on tomorrows greatest challenges! And thats just the beginning. Because when your skills meet our unrivaled network and breadth of opportunity your career is without bounds. Join our community to realize the impact of your work help people around the world and connect with something greater.

Operations Management Associate Position

• 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

Compensation

The expected salary for this position is $67000. 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.

Our Benefits

No matter who you are or where you are weve crafted our plans and programs to meet your needs! We want to help you take care of whats needed for today and offer protection to help with tomorrows what-ifs. Youll have access to a wide variety of flexible and inclusive options for your health financial and work/life needs to support you and help you succeed. Eligible programs and incentives include:

• Paid holidays and floating holidays
• Paid time off
• Comprehensive health care plans
• Short term and long-term incentives
• Mental Health and Wellbeing program
• Digital Learning Library
• Retirement plans
• Paid time to participate in volunteer and community outreach opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Relocation benefits for those that qualify

*Minnesota-based employees: Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

Our Vibrant Community

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.

Our U.S. Business Resource Groups include:

Asian Alliance Network Cargill Young Professionals Network Cargill Ability Network (iCAN) Cargill Ebony Council Indigenous Peoples Network (IPN) Hispanic-Latino Council Cargill Pride Network Veterans & Military Support Network and Cargill Womens Network.

Environment

When you join one of our Grain Facilities you will get a little dirty and dusty. Thats because these are boots-on-the-ground facilities where you spend 60% of your time outdoors. Here youll learn elevator operations and eventually lead a small team. Youll feel the wind in your face and sun on your skin from the tops of our silos. It is sometimes challenging work as you will have the possibility of working varying shift hours 8 to 14-hour shifts and even 6 to 7-day weeks depending on customer demand. As an industry leader its 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.

Job Locations and Expectations

• Plant setting
• Occasional weekend and on-call duties

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or completed one or more of the following:
  • A Bachelors or Masters degree completed/to be completed between May 2023 Summer 2026or
  • An Associates 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 when the need arises (based on business demands and/or obligations).

Preferred Qualifications

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