Machine Operator

Company : Cargill

Location : Elkton, VA, 22827

Posted Date : 29 October 2025

Job Type : Full Time

Category : Production & Manufacturing

Occupation : Machine Operator

Job Details

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 Location: Dayton, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st and 2nd
Compensation: $19.72/hr

Benefits Information

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
Health and Wellness Incentives
Marathon Health Clinic (Employer sponsored health center)
Paid Vacation and Holidays
401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts

Principal Accountabilities

PIT driving (Powered Industrial Truck) daily
May be required to set up, tear down, and operate all equipment in department

Required Qualifications

Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Must be 18 years or older
Must be able to work in the US without an humanitarian Parole status related to Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua or Venezuela which is subject to the Federal Register Notice of revocation by DHS on March 25, 2025
Ability to meet medical requirements similar to those of obtaining a driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

Previous production/farm experience
Previous Cargill experience
Work 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