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Maintenance Associate

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Job ID 313582 Date posted 08/21/2025 Location : California, Missouri

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: California, MO

Job Type: Full Time

Shift(s) Available: 2nd 

Compensation$24.71/hr

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

  • Completing preventative, predictive and reactive industrial maintenance through facility
  • Operating standard maintenance tools such as power tools, hand tools, precision maintenance tools, preventative maintenance technology tools, etc
  • Utilizing maintenance trades and components such as basic electrical, welding, pipefitting, fabrication, gearbox and bearing maintenance, lubrication, pumps, and piping
  • Systems, mechanical maintenance, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Modify/Build/Install equipment based on reading and comprehending
  • Electrical/Mechanical schematics, blueprints and/or operating manuals
  • Ensuring food safety and quality
  • Operating forklifts, loaders, etc
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English
  • Ability to work with hand tools
  • General education and/or entry level experience in Maintenance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficient in industrial maintenance education or related experience
  • Previous Cargill experience
  • Work history for past 12 months
  • Previous manufacturing maintenance experience

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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