Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.

Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 3rd shift
Compensation: $26.71 usd/hr
Sign-On Bonus: $1500

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription
Drug Insurance
Health and Wellness Incentives
Paid Vacation and Holidays
401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts

A Typical Work Day May Include:

Completing preventative, predictive, and reactive industrial maintenance throughout the
facility
Documenting all completed work and the conditions found; utilizing maintenance
computer software as necessary
Installing, maintaining, testing, evaluating, and repairing various components and
systems including heavy mobile equipment, hydraulic systems, 12 & 24V mobile
electrical systems, belt conveyors, gear reducers, and bearings
Operating standard maintenance tools such as power tools, basic hand tools, pneumatic
tools, electric tools, etc.
Comprehending mechanical/electrical schematics, blueprints, and/or operation manuals
Operating forklifts
Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures
Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
Ability to repair equipment in close proximity to explosives
Other duties as assigned

What You Will Need:

Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Must be 18 years or older
Basic computer skills
Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs.,
kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold,
dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
Minimum of one year of experience with industrial electrical knowledge and mechanical
maintenance trades
Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance
notice
Ability and willingness to work underground in a
mining environment
Current ATF certification or the ability to obtain one upon hire

What Will Put You Ahead:

Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Certified Maintenance Reliability Technician (CMRT) or willing to acquire certification
Heavy equipment/industrial maintenance technical diploma from a trade school, or 3
years equivalent experience
Predictive Maintenance and/or Precision Maintenance Certifications
High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
Experience troubleshooting and maintaining various components and systems such as
but not limited to packaging equipment, hydraulic & pneumatic systems, belt or roller
conveyors, pumps, gear reducers, or bearings

Routine background check and Alcohol Tobacco and Firearm (ATF) "Explosives Possessor"
background check: To ensure a safe working environment for all employees, we will conduct a
criminal background check.

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this
position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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Maintenance Technician