Surface Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair surface mobile equipment including loaders, forklifts, trucks, service vehicles, and support equipment
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on hoists, winches, and associated mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Maintain and repair material handling systems including conveyors, belts, pulleys, gearboxes, bins, chutes, pumps, crushers, and screens
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical faults and complete repairs including component replacement, adjustments, and rebuilds
• Operate forklifts and mobile lifts from designated locations with little variation
• Perform welding, cutting, and light fabrication on carbon steel and stainless steel for guards, supports, and equipment repairs
• Safely operate equipment to test functionality, reposition machinery, and verify completed repairs
• Conduct routine inspections and report unsafe conditions or equipment deficiencies
• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, work orders, and maintenance documentation
• Coordinate with operations, contractors, and maintenance team members to minimize downtime
• Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Basic use of a computer
• 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 perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Mechanical maintenance experience in industrial, mining, or heavy equipment environments
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years of equivalent work experience
• Welding experience and strong troubleshooting skills
• Experience with material handling systems and mobile equipment

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

Job Type: Full Time • Shift: 1st • Pay: $27.64/hr