Protein Business Operations and Supply Chain Rotational Associate 2025

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Protein Business Operations and Supply Chain Rotational Associate 2025

 

To be considered for employment, candidates must apply online and complete the entire application. Complete applications are required prior to participating in an interview process. Click the link below to directly access the position application.

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.

 

Protein Business and Supply Chain Rotational Associate Position:

The Protein Business Operations & Supply Chain Rotational Program is a two-year rotational program within Protein North America, with one year spent in an Operations role at a plant location and one year spent in a Supply Chain role at either a plant location, or Protein headquarters in Wichita, KS. We also offer a two-year supply chain only option, based in Wichita, KS. This outstanding program provides training, experience, and exposure to both Operations and Supply Chain. Associates will focus on developing the key skills and capabilities early in their careers that are critical for future leaders and will receive real, immediately impactful, and diverse experiences in each rotation. Associates will have the opportunity to explore and develop their passions in an outstanding organization, while having a dedicated support system to ensure they are reaching their full potential.

Your Work:

Plant Operations:

The year spent in an Operations role will prepare the associate for a Plant Operations Supervisor role at the conclusion of the program. They will become familiar with the workflow of plant operations. Associates will also learn and shadow across various plant teams and departments. The duration of the training and time spent in each department will vary based on the business needs and previous experience. Primary training could include:

 

• Operations
• Shipping/Receiving
• Warehouse
• Food Safety Quality & Regulatory
• Environmental, Health & Safety
• Engineering
• Continuous Improvement
• Human Resources
• Accounting

Plant Operations Environment:

This role allows the associate to learn about the business by performing critical tasks within the production environment in our protein processing facilities. This generally requires a moderate amount of physical exertion on a fairly regular basis. The work may also involve other conditions or exposures (i.e. heat, cold, wet environments, etc.). This role may require shifts including 2nd and 3rd shift and weekend hours.

 

• Potential Business Area: Beef Processing, Poultry Processing, Egg Processing, or Cooked Further Processing

Supply Chain:

The year spent in a Supply Chain role is a training opportunity that will give the associate exposure to the many different areas of Protein’s sophisticated Supply Chain. This rotation will