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Carpenter

Cargill


Job Location:

Newark, DE - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 43 - 43
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe responsible and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain partnering with producers and customers to source make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with lifes essentials we enable businesses to grow communities to prosper and consumers to live well.


This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers food service customers and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry beef egg alternative protein salt oils starches sweeteners cocoa and chocolate.

Job Purpose and Impact



The Carpenter will perform moderately complex work with wood and other materials to build and repair structures and other items with regular this role you will undertake remodeling alteration maintenance and construction of buildings amenities and other property in accordance with codes and ordinances while maintaining a safe and clean working environment by following all safety and regulatory polices.



Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: Day Shift
Compensation: $43.08/hr



New easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at or text CargillJobs to 60196.



Important Notice Regarding Labor Dispute

This position is located at a facility where an active labor strike currently exists. This recruitment is being conducted by Cargill Incorporated for permanent replacement employees.


Key Accountabilities
  • Build maintain repair and perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) on wooden structures and equipment
  • Participate in carpentry projects such as building and repairing (complete from framing roofing to interior finishing) fences decking ramps flooring platforms and painting
  • Projects include planning ordering materials and completion of work in a timely manner
  • Building and maintaining salt boxes pond gates and pond walls
  • Building and installing cabinetry and some interior remodeling as well as some cement work
  • Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
  • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
  • Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending lifting up to 50 lbs. kneeling climbing crawling and twisting with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Ability 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)
  • Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
  • Minimum of 2 years of carpentry as a framing carpenter with the skills and abilities to: Operate and maintain power and hand tools
  • Experience Reading and understanding drawings and blueprints
  • Basic Math skills
  • Ability to work overtime including weekends holidays or different shifts with advance notice


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Forklift experience
  • High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
  • Basic computer skills
  • Experience in manufacturing setting



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.


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.

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