What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utilities Technician 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 Type: Full Time
Shift: 3rd
Compensation: $22.50 - 36.50/hr
Sign-On Bonus : $2,000
Benefits:
- $0.50 differential pay
- 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
- 40% - Conduct preventative maintenance (PM),installs and follow up repairs from PM’s within the facility on our gas mixing system, air compressors, hot water heaters, waste water system and the refrigeration system.
- 20% - Respond to and following up on reactive maintenance with regards to our gas mixing system, air compressors, hot water heaters, waste water system and the refrigeration system
- 15% - All other duties as assigned including maintenance assistance as needed in the entire facility
- general skills
- 15%- Monitor the waste water operation
- 10% - Review and sign off on all related documentation
Required Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have the ongoing right to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be able to read write and speak English
- 2 years refrigeration experience or equivalent education preferred
- Possess minimum 2 years of electrical or mechanical maintenance experience
- Must have basic computer skills.
- Must be able to lift 55 lbs. unassisted and climb ladders up to 40ft.
- Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including: standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
- Must be able to work a rotating shift schedule
- Willing and able to adhere to all safety standards and wear all necessary personal protective equipment including wearing a full face respirator
- Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Must be able to work 10pm - 6:30am / Tuesday - Saturday
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of industrial ammonia refrigeration
- 5 years or more of related experience and/or equivalent training as a utilities technician
- Prior experience working on refrigeration equipment; screw compressors, ammonia pumps, Hansen level controls, hot gas valve stations, IQF systems, ammonia detector calibrations.
- RETA certification is preferred.
- Electrical motor control or PLC knowledge preferred.
- Experience with PSM/RMP/CalARP programs preferred.
- Ability to use Word & Excel.
- Operator 1 certification
Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.
US Covid-19 Vaccination Update: Cargill highly encourages vaccinations but does not mandate at this time. Upon hire, you will be asked to provide your vaccination status. Regardless of vaccination status you will be required to wear masks and follow Cargill’s safety protocols.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet
