About this role
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.
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.
Job Location: Columbus, NE
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st
Compensation: $30.00 - $36.96/hr
Sign-On Bonus: $2,500 - $5,000
Benefits Information
- 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
Principal Accountabilities
- Troubleshoot electrical systems, basic start and stop stations, 480 high voltage motors, and starters
- Read PLC inputs and outputsRepair/rebuild various gearboxes according to manufacturer specifications
- Properly align belt/chain drive setups
- Perform printer setups and editing for code dating products
- Perform/Repair hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
- Repair/Troubleshoot production equipment
- Troubleshoot/calibrate scales
- Read electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic schematics
- Occasional welding using a Tig setup
- Utilize MRO system
- Basic cutting/grinding/welding
- Cleanliness and housekeeping
- Ensuring food safety and quality
- Documenting daily work assigned on paper and in maintenance management system
- Utilize parts in inventory to repair equipment and follow procedures for documenting usage
- Identify problems and make suggestions to improve operational processes
- Operate PIT (Powered Industrial Truck)
- Drive preventative maintenance program
- Assist other technicians in troubleshooting
- Coverage of vacations and call-ins for team
- Coordinate OTJ training for technicians
- Recap and downtime reporting
- Assist in directing daily maintenance of team
- Directing radio calls and communicating with other departments
- Assist in scheduled work planning
- Represent maintenance team on any process team, safety team, FSQR teams
- Understand and comply with site Safety, Food Safety, and GMPs
Required Qualifications
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must have high school diploma or GED equivalent
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English
- Must have knowledge of hand and power tools
- Willingness to participate in HAZMAT membership, at minimum supporting role
- Have state issued operator driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous industrial maintenance experience
- Two-year degree that relates to the maintenance field
- Previous front-line leadership
- Experience using a powered industrial truck (PIT)
- Previous Cargill experience
- Work history in the last 12 months
Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet
Other facts
About cargill
Cargill is a family company committed to nourishing the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. With over 158 years of experience, 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. Whether it’s making alternative proteins for food manufacturers or helping farmers raise healthier animals with AI, we put as much care into how things are sourced as what we provide. We put people first. We do the right thing—today and for generations to come.
What you'll do
- The Maintenance Lead is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing various electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring food safety and quality, and documenting maintenance activities. They will also assist in directing the daily maintenance of the team and coordinate on-the-job training for technicians.
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