Maintenance Technician

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