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Maintenance Technician (Columbus, NE)

Cargill
Cargill Salary
Columbus, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/17/2026

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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