Career Opportunities Production Workers Maintenance Mechanics Wastewater Operators Electricity Technicians Food Safety Workers Food Quality Workers Feed Mill Operators Farm Managers Refrigeration Technicians
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Quick Facts - Cargill was founded 150 years ago - 149,000 employees in 70 countries
- Springdale complex established in 1965
- Employs 1,200 people in Springdale - Ships about 288,000 pounds of product per year After high school graduation , many students are left with the question of “ what ’ s next ?”
One Springdale company , Cargill , is helping answer that question by opening doors and growing its employees into tomorrow ’ s leaders .
Cargill is much more than a turkey processing business , said Shane Acosta , Springdale complex General Manager . The business provides food , agriculture , financial and industrial products all over the world , and you can find Cargill ’ s products in virtually every major foodservice and retail chain in the
United States .
Cargill ’ s Springdale plant processes about 50,000 birds per day , and houses a large distribution center that ships products across the country . As one of Springdale ’ s largest employers , Cargill career options range from production , food safety and quality assurance , to maintenance , refrigeration and electronics work .
“ Cargill is looking for talented individuals to fill a variety of positions at our complex , with pay ranging from $ 30,000 to $ 50,000 plus per year ,” said Julie Lawrence , Human Resources Manager . “ These jobs include maintenance mechanics , refrigeration technicians , wastewater operators , electronic technicians , farm managers , food safety , quality assurance workers and feed mill operators .”
Students who study agriculture , or take classes that teach skills like welding , could have an advantage when applying for these jobs , Lawrence said .
Employees can also receive training at Cargill to help them earn promotions to more prestigious and higher-paying careers , such as management positions , Lawrence said . Employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement for classes related to the core functions in their field , she added .
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