Operations Management Associate - Food Manufacturing

Operations Management Associate

All candidates must complete Cargill’s online application prior to interviewing. Below you will find a link that will direct you to complete the application for this position. To be considered for employment with Cargill, you must apply online and complete the entire application process, along with an e-signature. Please complete your application as soon as possible.

Please note, applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis with the possibility of filling the role before the application deadline. Please submit your application as soon as possible, so it may be reviewed to be considered for the position.

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 take on tomorrow's greatest challenges. And that's 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.

Your Work

• 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

Required Qualifications

Education/Experience Requirements (meet one or more of the following):

• Pursuing or completed a post-secondary education in Operations/Supply Chain Mgt, Engineering, Science or Ag Business from an accredited program and must have graduated in the last 2 years or anticipated graduation no later than May 2027;


• Achieved at least a Canadian Force's rank of Master Corporal or trade/branch equivalent

Other Required Qualifications:

• Proven ability to work effectively with individuals from a diverse group of backgrounds and cultures


• Willing and able to relocate


• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)


• Willingness to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts and weekends should the occasional need arise


• Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada 

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing an agriculture, business-related degree, or engineering degree (including but not limited to Animal Science, Ag-Economics, Ag-Business, Ag-Education, Agronomy, Food Science, Feed Science, Meat Science, Grain Science, Operations Management, Ag-Systems Management, Ag-Engineering, Supply Chain, Mechanized Systems Management, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Distribution).

Job Locations

• High River, AB


• London, ON

Environment

Your time at a Beef or Value Added 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, it’s 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. 

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 Benefits

No matter who you are or where you are, we’ve designed our plans and programs to meet your needs. We want to help you take care of what’s needed for today and offer protection to help with tomorrow’s what-ifs.  You’ll 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


• Supplementary health, dental, disability and life benefits package. Short term and long-term incentives


• Competitive retirement plans and registration assistance. 


• Mental Health and Wellbeing program


• Digital Learning Library


• Access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities and paid time off to participate in volunteer activities


• Tuition reimbursement benefits are offered to those who wish to continue their education in their career field.


• Relocation benefits for those that qualify

Potential Business Areas

• Beef Processing


• Poultry Processing


• Plant setting


• Occasional weekend and on-call duties