Forklift Mechanic

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Job Title: Forklift Mechanic
Location: High River, AB, Western Canada, Canada

Company: Cargill, Inc
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: USD 43.70 per hour
Job Description: New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.

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 Available: 1st
Compensation:$43.70 /hr

Principal accountabilities

Heavy duty mechanics main responsibility is to answer calls from the radios. They are responsible to repair / trouble shoot machines as they break down. They must perform preventative maintenance (PM) on a daily basis. Must complete work orders
Heavy duty mechanics must follow all of companies safety rules and procedures. They must ensure to lock out the machines they are working with to prevent serious injuries (to themselves or others) They must stay alert and be aware of their sorroundings
Heavy duty mechanics must follow all of companies food safety rules and procedures. They must make sure to keep their tools, hands and their work areas clean to prevent cross contamination. They must follow HACCP and GMP's

Required Qualifications

Must be legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada
Cargill requires that employees be a minimum of 18 years old
Posess journeyman certificate or equivalent (Ie. Certified Heavy Duty Mechanic, Certified Automotive Mechanic)
Ability to work holidays, nights, weekends or different shifts
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
Must be able to perform physical job duties including bending/stooping, climbing ladders, open/close valves, shoveling, pounding with hammer and work in confined spaces
Must be able to work under special work conditions, such as extreme heat or cold
Must be able to work in elevated areas
Must be able to operate machinery and heavy equipment
Must be able to read/write English
Ability to work overtime

Preferred Qualifications

Aerial platform certification
Forklift mechanic experience
Knowledge on electric and propane mobile equipment
High School diploma or equivalent
Prior experience in production related work
Able to perform maintenance trades including: welding, pipe fitting, and fabrication, rigging systems, gearbox and bearing, maintenance, lubrication, pumps and piping systems, mechanical maintenance, hydraulic and pneumatic

Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.

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Job Post Date: 08/13/25