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.
Food North America Manufacturing and Supply Chain Rotational Program - 2026
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.
About the Program:
Cargill's Food North America Manufacturing and Supply Chain Rotational Program is designed to develop future leaders in supply chain and manufacturing. This two-year program offers two distinct tracks:
Hybrid Track: Spend Year 1 in a Protein production facility, gaining hands-on experience in operations such as shipping/receiving, warehouse management, food safety, and engineering. Transition to Year 2 in a corporate supply chain role in Wichita, KS, contributing to planning, analytics, customer replenishment, and more.
Supply Chain-Only Track: Spend two years in supply chain roles based in corporate settings (Wichita, KS or Minneapolis, MN), rotating through areas such as demand planning, scheduling, inventory management, and raw material procurement.
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 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 during the operations rotation
Potential Business Area: Beef Processing, Poultry Processing, Egg Processing, or Cooked Further Processing
Supply Chain Environment:
The year spent in a Supply Chain role is a training opportunity that will give the associate exposure to the many different areas of Cargill's sophisticated Supply Chain. This rotation will provide hands-on exposure and ownership within one of our Supply Chain roles and opportunities to shadow and gain exposure across other teams. During this rotation, associates will tackle real challenges, cultivate curiosity, have client exposure, enjoy both personal and team accomplishments, and have their innovations acknowledged along the way.
Program Highlights:
Real-world experience in both manufacturing and supply chain environments
Structured mentorship and cohort-based learning
Exposure to leadership, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration
Competitive benefits including relocation support, health care, retirement plans, and paid volunteer time
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
Comprehensive health care plans
Short term and long-term incentives
Mental Health and Wellbeing program
Digital Learning Library
Retirement plans
Paid time to participate in volunteer and community outreach opportunities
Tuition reimbursement programs
Relocation benefits for those that qualify
*Minnesota-based employees: Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.
Compensation:
The expected salary for this position is $67,000.00. The disclosed salary has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.
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.
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.
Job Locations & Timing:
Rotational Associates will be based at one of the 35+ plant locations across North America, Wichita, KS, or Minneapolis, MN (Supply Chain Rotation only)
Relocation is possible during the 2 years in the program
The rotational program will begin in January or June of 2026, based on graduation date
Required Qualifications:
Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited program in supply chain, procurement, finance, statistics, engineering, MIS, or other related business field, graduating between May 2025 and May 2026
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
Candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate to a plant location, Minneapolis, MN, or Wichita, KS
Proven ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work with limited guidance
Ability to contribute, both as part of a team and individually
Strong communication skills - written and oral
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Ability to demonstrate a strong aptitude for business
Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make decisions independently
Strong prioritization and problem-solving skills, collaboration skills, verbal and written communication skills, and information research and gathering skills
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet
