Cargill

Maintenance Associate


Pay$23.79 / hour
LocationHarrisonburg/Virginia
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 291046

      Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 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 Information


      Job Location: Harrisonburg, VA
      Job Type: Full Time
      Shift Available: 2nd
      Compensation: $23.79/hr
      Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

      Benefits Information

      • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
      • Health and Wellness Incentives
      • Marathon Health Clinic (Employer sponsored health center)
      • 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

      • Perform general machine repair and preventive Maintenance procedures for all Hatchery equipment in the Hatchery
      • Operate a Forklift and/or Aerial lift for equipment transfer, storage and/or assembly

      Required Qualifications

      • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
      • Must be 18 years or older
      • Must be able to read, write, and speak English
      • Must have had skills verification and demonstrated some mechanical abilities
      • Must be able to use hand and power tools
      • Must be able to be trained and certified to operate a forklift, and aerial lift
      • Must be able to read and understand maintenance and work schedules, PMs, and daily/weekly worksheets

      Preferred Qualifications

      • Previous Maintenance experience is preferred
      • Experience with equipment troubleshooting, mechanical systems, plumbing, and welding is preferred
      • Previous Cargill experience
      • Work history in the past 12 months


      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

  • About the company

      Our team of 160,000 professionals in 70 countries draws together the worlds of food, agriculture, nutrition and risk management. For more than 150 years, we have helped farmers grow more, connecting them to broader markets. We are continuously developing products that give consumers just what they’re seeking, advancing nutrition, food safety and sustainability. And we help all of our partners innovate and manage risk, so they can nourish the world again tomorrow.