Skilled Machine Operator

Cargill

Location

West Columbia, SC, 29172

Job Type

Full Time

Date Posted

20 April 2026

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

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.

A Machine Operator has an important role to play in the daily operations of our facility. In this role you will be responsible for operating a machine to help ensure that product is produced to customer specifications. This position requires working in a cold environment (32-40 degrees) and standing for up to 10 hours each day.

Job Location: West Columbia, SC
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 2nd
Compensation: $23.25/hr

Benefits Information

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
Health and Wellness Incentives
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

Duties may include but are not limited to:

Setup, change over, and teardown of machines
Read run sheets and utilize machines to produce product to customer specifications
Ability to lift up to 60lb
Communicate with production employees, leads, and supervisors
Maintaining a safe working environment
Accurately complete related paperwork
Ensuring food safety and quality
Cleanliness and housekeeping
Set-up of equipment/workstation
Be able to operate a pallet-jack
Be able to learn and perform lock out tag out (LOTO)

Required Qualifications

Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Must be 18 years or older
Be able to speak/read/write English
Ability to fill out process paperwork
Must be able to lift 60lbs or more
Basic math skills with calculator
Ability to work in a cold environment, and the ability to work in a potentially physically strenuous environment

Preferred Qualifications

Previous food manufacturing experience
Previous leadership experience
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Production experience
Work history in the last 12 months

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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