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Operations Management Associate-Ks-Wakeeney
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Job ID 326428 Date posted 04/28/2026 Location : WaKeeney, Kansas Category BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status Salaried Full Time
Your Role
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.
Operations Management Associate Position
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 training role that will prepare you to lead diverse teams as a plant Operations Supervisor following this 12-month training program. 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. With us, your future opportunities are endless. During your time here, the path your training takes may include:
Compensation
The expected starting salary for this position is $67,000.00, with consideration of relevant, prior experience and qualifications. The disclosed salary has not been adjusted for geographic differentials, which may apply based on location
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.
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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:
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 U.S. Business Resource Groups include:
Asian Alliance Network, Cargill Young Professionals Network, Cargill Ability Network (iCAN), Cargill Ebony Council, Indigenous Peoples Network (IPN), Hispanic-Latino Council, Cargill Pride Network, Veterans & Military Support Network, and Cargill Women's Network.
Environment
When you join one of our Grain Facilities, expect a hands-on work environment where you will get dirty and dusty. That's because 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. It is sometimes challenging work as 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. 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.
Job Location And Expectations
WaKeeney, KS and O'Neill, NE
Required Qualifications
Currently pursuing or completed one or more of the following:
A bachelor's or master's degree completed/to be completed between May 2025 - Summer 2026 or
An associate's degree or
Achieved E-4 rank (or higher) in a military background or
Two years' relevant experience (as defined by operational, mechanical, and/or leadership experience)
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
Ability to work effectively with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
Must relocate after approximately 12 months at your original hiring location as part of the program's development and career progression
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)
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.
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