Maintenance Technician I – 1st Shift

Company: Cargill
Location: North Kingstown
Posted on: April 3, 2026

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: North Kingstown, RI Job Type: Full Time Shift Available: 1st Compensation: $26.30/hr Benefits Information 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 P rincipal Accountabilities Completing preventative, predictive, and reactive industrial maintenance throughout the facility while working in a fast-paced environment around raw meat Operating standard maintenance tools such as power tools, basic hand tools, electric tools, preventative maintenance technology tools, etc Documenting completed work and the conditions found; utilizing maintenance computer software as necessary Utilizing and working with maintenance trades and components such as industrial electrical/automation, industrial millwrighting, and industrial plumbing, along with completing various building/grounds work Working with automated packaging equipment and conveyor systems Operating forklifts and/or scissor lifts Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations Maintaining a safe and clean work environment Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions in a warm or cool environment, as well as slippery surfaces at varied heights Standing for long periods of time, the use of stairs and ladders, and wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas of the facility Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship Must be 18 years or older Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written) Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation Must be able to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions with the use of PPE, which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above) Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays with advance notice Basic use of a computer Preferred Qualifications Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Prior industrial food equipment experience or relevant experience in a repetitive/fast-paced environment Basic experience with maintenance trades, such as industrial electrical/automation, millwrighting, and/or plumbing Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet To apply using chat/text, please click Apply Now button OR use this link to create a login to apply.

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