Maintenance Technician (Columbus, NE)

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Job Title: Maintenance Technician (Columbus, NE)
Location: Columbus, NE, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Cargill, Inc
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Maintenance/Repair
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: USD 24.99 - 34.66 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 Location: Columbus, NE
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: 1st & 2nd
Compensation: $24.99/hr - $34.66/hr
Sign On Bonus: $2,500 - $5,000

Benefits information

10-hours fixed or 12-hour rotating shifts
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
Health and Wellness Incentives
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, 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

May operate heavy machinery (including forklift) or computer programs
Use a variety of tools and retrieve parts
Conduct daily set-up of area
Troubleshooting
Working around or with machinery and power sources such as electricity
Ensuring safety, food safety and quality
Cleanliness and housekeeping
Maintaining a safe working environment
Participating on various teams such as HAZMAT

Required Qualifications

Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Must be 18 years or older
Must have high school diploma or GED equivalent
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Must have knowledge of hand and power tools
Have state issued operator driver's license
Previous experience in maintenance

Preferred Qualifications

Previous industrial maintenance experience
Two year degree that relates to the maintenance field
Experience using a powered industrial truck (PIT)
Previous Cargill experience
Work history in the last 12 months

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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Job Post Date: 11/15/25