Good company to get experience - Anonymous employee Cargill Employee Review

3.0
Sep 10, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Part of a global company that partners with big organizations around the world. Strong focus on company values. A lot to learn, great for those looking to gain experience.

Cons

Very much still a boys club in the plants, although more women coming into leadership roles. Jobs are mostly in rural areas so relocation is required if you want to move up in the company. Long working hours. The last few years have been very shaky and uncertain with mass lay-offs worldwide and business restructuring. Corporate and plant leadership have done little to minimize the effects on those who are left which in turn leaves people distrusting of each other and the company as a whole.

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2.0
May 27, 2026
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Pros

Pay is good, especially on holidays! you get days off during the week and you work every other weekend

Cons

The schedule is hard, 12 hour days for 1 month then 12 hour nights then switch back. the environment is tough, the work load is heavy. not always the support you need to help you. favoritism, Management can be difficult, sink or swim type of culture, The testing is nearly impossible to get through. In the end you can do a great job in learning the job, if they don't want you, you will be replaced!

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