What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician - Protein position at Cargill?
Job Type: 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: Hazleton, PA
Job Type: Full Time
Shift: 12 Hour Rotating
Compensation: $22.50 - $36.50/hr
Bonus: $2,000
Benefits:
- 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
- Through supervisor requests, conduct hands on training of machine operators within the Ground Beef Department
- Respond to and following up on reactive Maintenance calls in the plant
- Conduct preventative maintenance (PM) and follow up repairs from PM’s within the facility
- Conduct daily line assignments by receiving a PM and walking assigned lines within department assigned
- All other duties as assigned including maintenance assistance as needed in the entire facility
Required Qualifications
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
- Must be 18 years or older
- At least one year of experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues on industrial equipment
- At least one year of experience using hand tools such as drill press, hand drill, wrenches, threading machines, etc.
- Ability to work 5pm - 5am rotating shift
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification in Industrial Electricity I, II, and III
- Certification in Motor Controls
- Experience troubleshooting with PLC’s
- Working knowledge of fluid power, hydraulics, and pneumatics
- Previous experience with Precision Maintenance
- Bi Lingual in English/Spanish
- One year of experience TIG Welding
- Building Trades (Drywall repair, spackling, Plumbing
- Ammonia refrigeration experience
- Ammonia certifications
- At least two years of experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
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
