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 Purpose and Impact
The Maintenance Mechanic II will perform maintenance and troubleshoot production or warehouse machinery typically focused on a multiple trades with regular guidance. In this role, you will utilize maintenance and reliability practices to complete preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance to ensure assets are maintained to ensure effectiveness of the facility.
Job Location: Big Lake, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 3rd
Compensation: $30.65
Sign-On Bonus: $3,000
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
- Accountable for the production of food safe product in a fast paced manufacturing environment; including but not limited to work with electrical systems, refrigeration systems, plumbing, manufacturing equipment, boiler operation, water quality, waste water, and complete work orders, projects, preventative maintenance, water quality inspection procedures testing by making adjustments in a timely manner
- Complete all paperwork pertaining to work orders, service call reports and purchase requisitions, initiate purchase requisitions for parts and document shift events, problems and repairs or actions taken
- Maintain adherence to all Corporate Environmental Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
- This position shall have the responsibility to report problems with the food safety management system to identified person(s). This position has the responsibility and authority to initiate and record actions. Acquire and maintain knowledge of HACCP/OPRP/PRP (GMP) policies and requirements to complete all monitoring and/or verifications tasks as outlined in the Food Safety Management
Required Qualifications
- 2 years of Maintenance experience or completion of Maintenance Trainee Program at Cargill or completion of technical college degree in related field
- Willingness and ability to complete the following trainings and obtain license or certification: boiler license, forklift license, ammonia specific refrigeration training and certification
- Availability to work outside of normal shift up to including weekend and off shift hours as needed
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
- Must be 18 years or older
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous maintenance experience
- Food manufacturing experience.
- Previous leadership experience.
- Production experience
- Ability to rebuild and repair pump valve cylinders, gear reducers, self-aligning bearings, and other related components
- Work history in the last 12 months
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
Plant Technician at Cargill summary:
The Plant Technician at Cargill focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting production and warehouse machinery in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include performing preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance, while ensuring compliance with food safety standards and operational protocols. This position requires mechanical expertise, effective communication, and adherence to safety policies to support a sustainable food production process.
Keywords:
Plant Technician, Maintenance Mechanic, Food Manufacturing, Preventative Maintenance, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Production Equipment, Food Safety, Cargill Careers, Sustainable Practices, HACCP
