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Refrigeration/Boiler Lead

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Job ID 291094 Date posted 04/22/2024 Location : Columbus, Nebraska

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 Location: Columbus, NE
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: 2nd
Compensation: $31.43 - $38.17 /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

Principal Accountabilities 

  • Operating and maintaining refrigeration system
  • Operating and maintaining rendering facility
  • Operating and maintaining boiler facility
  • Operating and maintaining wastewater system
  • Maintain service on fire sprinkler/alarm system, HVAC units, CO2 system, Plant water (hot water and soft water units), Plant air (compressed air for production floor), Facility NH3 detectors
  • Provide coverage for refrigeration and wastewater technicians
  • Equipment and facility rounds to ensure proper and safe operation of system
  • Participation in revision or creation of operating procedures
  • Participation in incident investigations
  • Participation in compliance audits
  • Participation in conducting training or developing training materials
  • Participation in pre-startup safety reviews or management of change procedures
  • Participation in internal and external inspections
  • Assist in field verifications of Process Safety information developed as part of the RSM/PSM/BSM program
  • Member of PSM/RSM/BSM committee
  • Acknowledge System  irregularities, Analyze, and communicate associated hazards
  • Communicate program improvements
  • Train themselves to eliminate hazards and to be as knowledge as possible about the system
  • Cleanliness and housekeeping
  • Documenting daily work assigned on paper and in maintenance management system
  • Utilize parts in inventory to repair equipment and follow procedures for documenting usage
  • Identify problems and make suggestions to improve operational processes
  • Operate PIT (Powered  Industrial Truck)
  • Facility HAZMAT membership

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 have basic math skills
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English
  • Must have knowledge of hand and power tools
  • Willingness to participate in HAZMAT membership
  • Have state issued operator driver’s license
  • Must have NH3 experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous ammonia refrigeration experience
  • Two year degree that relates to the maintenance field
  • Caro certification
  • Experience using a powered industrial truck (PIT)
  • Operator 1, Operator 2, Tech 1 refrigeration courses training completed
  • CIRO certification
  • Wastewater Class 1 certification
  • Boiler certification


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

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