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Buildings and Grounds Technician

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Job ID 315342 Date posted 09/25/2025 Location : Columbia, South Carolina Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

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: West Columbia, SC

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Available: 1st

Compensation: $19.25/hr

Benefits Information

  • Overtime Potential
  • Paid time off after 30 days
  • Paid Holidays
  • 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)
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts
  • 2nd & 3rd shift with $0.50 premium

Principal Accountabilities

  • Ensure and monitor the cleanliness and orderly conditions of areas around the plant, such as workstations, social areas and grounds
  • Maintain and repair minor defects within the social and outside areas with direct guidance and oversight, including general ground's keeping
  • Perform minor construction and repairs under direct guidance to ensure ongoing operations of facility
  • May observe to learn and support minor repairs on systems (i.e. carpentry and other routine building maintenance and repairs) under direct supervision
  • May inspect equipment and systems for preventive maintenance following plant protocol and move equipment and furniture for cleaning or renovation purposes
  • Understand and adhere to all safety rules and regulations while maintaining a safe and clean work environment
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet



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