About this opportunity
Cargill lists this General Production opportunity in sterling, Nebraska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job ID Date posted 10/01/2026 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 .
Job Location: Nebraska City, NE
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st and 2nd (All shifts may vary)
Compensation: $20.90 - $22.65/hr
What You Will Do
Handle, lift, and process meat products by trimming, cutting, or removing fat, defects, or contamination using knives or other tools.
Support production by performing routine, repetitive tasks that keep operations running smoothly.
Weigh, label, bag, pack, and box finished products to meet customer and quality specifications.
Perform job duties in a fast-paced, cold, or warm production setting with required PPE while engaging in physical tasks such as standing for long periods of time, climbing, bending, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested.
Follow all food safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines to maintain compliance and product integrity.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Will Need
Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Must be 18 years or older.
What Will Put You Ahead
Previous experience in food manufacturing, production, or warehouse environments.
Knife handling skills or experience working with cutting tools.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardized processes.
Work history in the last 12 months.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
Paid Vacation and Holidays
401(k) with Cargill Matching Contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Development Opportunities
About Cargill
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 life’s 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.
Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement. Considered candidates may receive a phone call from a 952 area code.
If you do not hear from the Cargill recruiting team about your application for this role, you may re-apply next month to the new General Production job that is posted.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vet.
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Worksite address
sterling, NE, 68443, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.