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Maintenance Lead

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Job ID 327783 Date posted 06/03/2026 Location : Swanton, Vermont

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 life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our specialized portfolio enterprise where we serve diverse businesses who support unique customers or markets, including animal nutrition and health, bioindustrial, road safety salt and Cargill joint ventures. 

Job Purpose and Impact

Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st Shift
Compensation: $30.00 - $38.00 /hr depending on experience 

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.

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
  • Overtime Potential
  • Career Development Opportunities

Principal Accountabilities:

  • Completing preventative, predictive, and reactive industrial maintenance throughout the facility

  • Documenting all completed work and the conditions found; utilizing maintenance computer software as necessary

  • Installing, maintaining, testing, evaluating, and repairing various components and systems including vertical and centrifugal pumps, heavy mobile equipment, hydraulic systems, 12 & 24V mobile electrical systems, belt conveyors, gear reducers, and bearings

  • Operating standard maintenance tools such as power tools, basic hand tools, pneumatic tools, electric tools, etc

  • Comprehending mechanical/electrical schematics, blueprints, and/or operation manuals

  • Operating forklifts and/or heavy equipment, aerial lift

  • Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures

  • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment

  • Other duties as assign

Required Qualifications:

  • Must be 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) including a respirator?

  • Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)

  • Basic computer skills

  • Planning and/or scheduling experience

  • Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

  • Minimum 4 years of maintenance experience and/or electrical troubleshooting knowledge

  • High School diploma or GED


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous forklift experience
  • Leadership experience
  • Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft office software, with an emphasis on Excel and Word
  • Maintenace Technical degree
  • Working knowledge of inventory systems
  • Working understanding of: solenoid and pneumatic systems, cam and linkage systems, PLC/PC and communications, drives, motors and various forms of automation instrumentation and devices
  • Able to repair, test, rework and calibrate pneumatic, mechanical and electrical assemblies, equipment and system


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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