Maintenance Mechanic

Job Level: Hourly Job Type: Hourly Full Time Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill''s global team of 155,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill''s food ingredients and bio-industrial business, where we anticipate trends around taste, nutrition and safety to innovate and provide solutions to manufacturers, retailers and foodservice companies. The Maintenance Mechanic position would include maintaining optimum functionality for all plant equipment and systems by performing inspections, completing predictive and preventive maintenance measures, and repairing and modifying equipment and systems with the use of a variety of hand tools and power tools. Maintenance Mechanics also identify follow-up work required, work to improve the condition of all facility departments, work as a team member with a positive attitude, help promote and communicate maintenance and reliability to the organization, and perform other duties including housekeeping, attending safety training, and attending communication meetings. Compensation: $36.10 / hourly Shift: 1st Shift ( 7:00 am - 3:00 pm ) Benefits Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Life/ Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Cargill retirement plans Comprehensive employee assistance resources Principal Accountabilities: Complete all required quality and food safety checks and document utilizing the required documents or electronic systems. Maintain a food safe work environment by cleaning up spills and maintaining hygenic work conditions. Comply with all GMP, safety, sanitation and any other plant rules as established by the company. Follow all Food Safety (HACCP), & GMPs policies Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations. Maintaining a safe and clean work environment. Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer. Cargill requires employees be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facility. High school diploma/GED Basic computer skills Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Experience and ability to work independently and as part of a team to accomplish goals Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 55lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without a reasonable accommodation Ability to work overtime including holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts with advance notice Ability to execute assignments in a timely manner with minimal supervision Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written) 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) Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above) Ability to work in confined spaces Preferred Qualifications 2-year technical degree in industrial mechanical discipline 3+ years'' experience in maintenance Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement, including lean six sigma Experience in the food and beverage industry Experience with HVAC equipment including chillers, cooling towers, boilers, and air compressors Experience in MIG/TIG welding Ability to utilize and operate a site related CMMS system. Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement. Cargill highly encourages vaccinations but does not mandate them. Upon hire, you will be asked to provide your vaccination status. Employees may be required to wear masks, depending on requirements of the business and public health requirements based on the spread of COVID in the community. Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.

Created: 2026-04-04