Biodiesel Technician

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Job Title: Biodiesel Technician
Location: Kansas City, MO, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Cargill, Inc
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Technician
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: USD 30.60 per hour
Job Description: Cargill's Agricultural Supply Chain (CASC) connects producers and users of grains and oilseeds around the globe through sourcing, storing, trading, processing, and distributing, as well as offering a range of financial, risk management, and customized farmer services. Working at Cargill is an opportunity to thrive - a place to develop your career to the fullest while engaging in meaningful work that makes a positive impact around the globe. We depend on creative, responsible, hardworking individuals like you to operate our business successfully!

Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: Rotating
Compensation: $30.60/hr for starting

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

Operate all equipment associated with pretreatment (deodorization, vacuum, CIP, chiller systems), biodiesel process (reactors, distillation, pumps, evaporators, filters), glycerin refining (distillation and bleaching), and waste water processing (DAF and FOG removal)
Collect and analyze samples to report and adjust process set points appropriately
Monitor and adjust operation using computerized and controlled systems
Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment utilized by facility to troubleshoot, perform light maintenance, and complete repair work
Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

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
Ability to understand and communicate in English(verbal/written)
Basic use of a computer
Ability to work in confined spaces, including Reactors, Wash Column, Distillation Columns, Storage Tanks, Bleach Vessels, Filters, Cooling Tower Basins
Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
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) including a respirator
Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above) using fall protection
Must be able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment
High School diploma or Equivalent
Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications

Forklift certification
Prior experience in production, related to work in pumps, valves, flow meters
Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Knowledge on Microsoft office software, with emphasis in Excel and Word
Working knowledge of inventory systems

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

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Job Post Date: 08/10/25