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Maintenance Technician 1A

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Job ID 300095 Date posted 10/10/2024 Location : Columbus, Nebraska Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

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 Available: 2nd

Compensation: $22.00 /hr

Benefits Information

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Health and Wellness Incentives
  • Paid time off after 30 days
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • ShortTerm Disability and Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Discount

Principal Accountabilities

  • Maintenance and repair of plant plumbing
  • Occasional construction of shipping crates for outbound equipment  
  • Obtain materials needed for repair, load, unload, and transport materials or machinery  
  • Support R&M supply room demands, as needed  
  • Maintain facility grounds keeping when necessary. Weed control/painting lines in parking lot
  • Occasional construction/remodel of facility offices  
  • Various facility maintenance repairs. To include but not limited to preventative maintenance and repair of plant lighting, doors, caulking, floor patching, and emergency exit doors/lighting
  • Painting, sanding preparation and application of various types of paints
  • Additional tasks as assigned by supervisor through plant MMS or work order request  
  • Perform hot work of cutting, grinding, soldering; hot work fire watch and confined space attendant roles  
  • Able to perform elevated work from man lift, ladders, and platforms
  • Member of facilities HazMat Team, at minimum in a supporting role

Required Qualifications

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must have simple math skills, which includes fractions 
  • Must have prior experience in carpentry or building facility maintenance 
  • Areas of focus include plumbing, tiling, painting
  • Basic knowledge of electrical 
  • Ability to work independently

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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