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Cargill

Plant Technician

Cargill, Watkins, Minnesota, United States, 55389


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, MNJob Type:

Full TimeShift(s) Available:

3rdCompensation:

$30.65Sign-On Bonus: $3,000

Benefits InformationMedical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug InsuranceHealth and Wellness IncentivesPaid Vacation and Holidays401(k) with Cargill Matching ContributionsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Short-Term Disability and Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Tuition ReimbursementEmployee 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 mannerComplete 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 takenMaintain adherence to all Corporate Environmental Health and Safety Policies and ProceduresThis 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 ManagementRequired Qualifications

2 years of Maintenance experience or completion of Maintenance Trainee Program at Cargill or completion of technical college degree in related fieldWillingness and ability to complete the following trainings and obtain license or certification: boiler license, forklift license, ammonia specific refrigeration training and certificationAvailability to work outside of normal shift up to including weekend and off shift hours as neededMust be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorshipMust be 18 years or olderAbility to read, write, and speak English

Preferred QualificationsPrevious maintenance experienceFood manufacturing experience.Previous leadership experience.Production experienceAbility to rebuild and repair pump valve cylinders, gear reducers, self-aligning bearings, and other related componentsWork 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 is responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting of production and warehouse machinery in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role emphasizes preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance practices to ensure the effectiveness and safety of the facility's operations. Candidates must have prior maintenance experience and the ability to work flexible hours while adhering to food safety management systems and environmental health policies.

Keywords:Plant Technician, Maintenance Technician, Food Manufacturing, Machinery Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, Cargill, Production Machinery, HACCP, Safety Procedures, Technical Skills