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Job ID 332729 Date posted 08/24/2026 Location : Lake Odessa, Michigan 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: Lake Odessa, MI
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 2nd
Compensation: $29.00/hr - $43.00/hr
Sign-on Bonus: $5,000
Relocation Bonus: $5,000

Benefits Information

  • $2 shift differential (6:00am – 2:00pm)
  • $4 shift differential (2:00pm – 6:00am)
  • 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

  • Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, loaders, scissor lifts and aerial lifts as needed
  • Interact regularly with external vendors, peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a collaboration focused environment
  • Document completed work and conditions found utilizing maintenance computer software
  • Interpret and understand electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints and operation manuals
  • Install and troubleshoot wiring system layouts and circuit routing
  • Install, maintain, test, evaluate and repair various electrical components and systems including either low voltage automation systems or medium voltage motor control circuits
  • Complete preventative, predictive and reactive industrial electrical work throughout the facility while operating standard maintenance tools such as power tools, electric tools, precision maintenance tools and preventative maintenance technology tools
  • Availability to work outside of normal shift up to including weekend and off shift hours as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English
  • Electrical/Maintenance Journeyman License in the state of Michigan
  • PLC programming and troubleshooting experience


Preferred Qualifications

  • Able to effectively use typical industrial maintenance test and calibration equipment
  • Experience with reading blueprints and other technical diagrams

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet



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