Refinery Technician

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with lifes essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at  or text Cargill Jobs to 60196.

Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: Rotating
Compensation: $28.64/hr

Principal Accountabilities:
Assistance with trials and projects
Troubleshooting and maintenance of process equipment and instrumentation
Monitoring and controlling the various unit operations via the process control system
Performing quality checks on wastewater treatment plant and utility unit operations
Performing verification and validation tasks associated with on-line instruments and control systems
Checking out of trucks and rails
Assisting with load/unload activities as directed
Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:
Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Must be 18 years or older
Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
Basic computer skills
Ability to work overtime including weekends, nights, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
Able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment

Preferred Qualifications
Experience operating a forklift and a bobcat
High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience

Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Working knowledge of Microsoft office software, with an emphasis on Excel and Word
Prior experience in production related work
Experience with Boiler Operation

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