Operations Management Associate 2026 - Grain Handling (Multiple U.S. Locations) 1

About the Role

Our fast-paced plants are powered by collaboration, passion, and a shared commitment to our vision of nourishing the world. In Operations, your work will touch countless lives through the families and communities you help feed. This position is a 12-month training role that will prepare you to lead diverse teams as a plant Operations Supervisor. During this time, you will get the support and inspiration you need to choose your own path in developing an exciting career with global impact.

Based on your performance and after approximately 12 months in this role, you will work with your manager to identify your next role as an Operations Plant Leader at a different location. You will need to relocate. Relocation assistance will be provided for your first official role as a Plant Leader. As an Operations Management Associate, you may also be asked to work at different locations to help with local needs and advance your career development.

During your time here, the path your training takes may include:

• Operations
• Environmental, Health & Safety Leadership
• Engineering/Maintenance
• Accounting (Grain Inventory, Budgeting, and related activities)
• Continuous Improvement
• Human Resources, Talent Management, and Employee Relations
• Additional areas based on business needs and your interests

Responsibilities

When you join one of our Grain Facilities, expect a hands-on work environment where you will get dirty and dusty. These are boots-on-the-ground roles where you spend about 80% of your time out of the office, working to ensure our facilities are run safely and efficiently. Here you’ll learn elevator operations and eventually lead a small team. You’ll feel the wind in your face and sun on your skin from the tops of our silos.

Weekend and on-call duties will be required and vary depending on the time of year, production needs, and the type of facility. 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Currently pursuing or completed one or more of the following:
  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree completed/to be completed between May 2024 – Summer 2027
  • An Associate’s Degree + two years relevant work experience (as defined by operational, mechanical, and/or leadership experience)
  • Achieved E-4 rank (or higher) in a military background
  • Four years relevant experience (as defined by operational, mechanical, and/or leadership experience)
• 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)

Pay

The expected salary for this position is $69,000. The disclosed salary has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

Benefits

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 are designed to meet your health, financial, and work/life needs to support you and help you succeed. Minnesota-based employees receive 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.

Learn more and explore Cargill’s comprehensive and competitive benefits program at: Your Benefits | Cargill

Work Environment

This role is based in a plant setting. You will be part of our vibrant global community with a culture that celebrates diversity. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity, make our culture more inclusive, and enhance our employees’ outstanding talents and perspectives.

Learn more at: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Job Locations

• Chillicothe, OH
• Linden, IN
• O'Neill, NE