Cargill

155,000 Total Employees
Year Founded: 1865

What's the Company Culture Like at Cargill?

Cargill Employee Perspectives

Cargill’s culture is grounded in a people-first mindset that emphasizes collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. The company encourages employees to contribute openly, work cross-functionally and challenge themselves to think bigger, creating an environment where innovation and strong relationships help drive meaningful progress across the business.

“We are creating a culture anchored in putting people first, doing the right thing and reaching higher. Putting people first shows up in how we design for people — creating space where every voice matters and feedback travels fast. Doing the right thing helps us simplify how we work, aligning to business outcomes and removing what slows us down. Reaching higher is our bias toward building relationships across Cargill, using systems thinking to make better decisions and being willing to experiment, iterate and fix what isn’t working.”

Oneka Jefferson-Cornelius
Oneka Jefferson-Cornelius, Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner-Digital, Technology & Data

Cargill Employee Reviews

"Brainstorming ideas to solve problems with team members energizes me. I don't have to work in a silo or have all the answers to the team's varied problems. I enjoy our cordial and collaborative culture. Asking questions and generating options allows us to dynamically seek various solutions."

Kayode D.
Kayode D., Principal Data Engineer
Kayode D., Principal Data Engineer

What People Are Saying About Cargill

  • People-First Culture: Employee resource groups, mental-health support, disaster-relief funds, and plant-employee experience initiatives indicate sustained attention to belonging, recognition, and care. Many employees say they feel respected and supported, though outcomes vary by site and role.
  • Collaborative & Supportive Culture: Colleagues are frequently described as supportive and collaborative, with teamwork and problem-solving emphasized across many settings. A cordial atmosphere and strong peer relationships are often credited for positive day-to-day experiences.
  • Recognition, Pride & Shared Success: Recognition “in the flow of work,” visible kudos and celebration of milestones, and mission connection to “nourishing the world” foster pride and feeling seen. Community programs and visible accolades reinforce shared success and belonging.

Cargill's Benefits

Established employee awards to honor work and contributions

Has employee-led culture committees

Offers Employee Resource Groups

Offers wellness programs

Partners with nonprofits

Employees and retirees volunteer with non-profits on an individual basis, with their co-workers in team activities and through Cargill Cares Council organized events.

Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community

Cargill actively supports and encourages employees to volunteer their time and expertise to benefit the communities where we live and work.

Provides recreational clubs

Allows work from home occasionally

Utilizes a flexible work schedule

Utilizes a hybrid work model