Operations Management Associate 2027 Food Manufacturing (Multiple U.S. Locations)
Wichita, KS - USA
Job Summary
Want to build a stronger more sustainable future and cultivate your career Join Cargills global team of 160000 employees who use new technologies dynamic insights and over 159 years of experience to connect farmers with markets customers with ingredients and people and animals with the food they need to thrive.
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 tackle 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
Environment
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 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.
Potential Business Areas
- Beef Processing
- Egg Processing
- Cooked/Further Processing
Job Locations and Expectations
- Plant setting
- Occasional weekend and on-call duties
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 designed 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 programs to meet 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 Hispanic-Latino Council Cargill Pride Network Veterans & Military Support Network Cargill Womens Network and Indigenous Peoples Network (IPN).
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or completed one or more of the following:
- A Bachelors or Masters degree completed/to be completed between May 2024 Summer 2027 or
- 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 should the occasional need arise
Preferred Qualifications
Pursuing an agriculture orbusiness-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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Cargill, Incorporated is an American privately held global corporation based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and incorporated in Wilmington, Delaware. Founded in 1865, it is the largest privately held corporation in the United States in terms of revenue.