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Barge Maintenance Worker

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Job ID 313028 Date posted 08/13/2025 Location : Edgard, Louisiana Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

Cargill’s Agricultural Supply Chain (CASC) connects producers and users of grains and oilseeds around the globe through sourcing, storing, trading, processing, and distributing, as well as offering a range of financial, risk management, and customized farmer services. Working at Cargill is an opportunity to thrive – a place to develop your career to the fullest while engaging in meaningful work that makes a positive impact around the globe. We depend on creative, responsible, hardworking individuals like you to operate our business successfully!



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.



Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Shift(s) Available: Day



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

  • Conduct general fiberglass barge cover repairs
  • Conduct barge hull repairs (Weld, cut, fit)
  • Conduct general barge inspections
  • General facility housekeeping and maintenance duties
  • Communicate with facility management and other facility employees on a regular basis
  • Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • 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) including a respirator
  • Ability to work in elevated areas
  • Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
  • Ability to work overtime, holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts, with advance notice



Preferred Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • 1-3 years working within the marine industry directly with barges and fleets
  • Experience with barge fiberglass cover repair, welding, cutting, or fitting
  • General knowledge in industrial maintenance



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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