Job Location Columbus, NE
Job Type Full Time
Shift(s) Available 1st
Compensation $33.00 - $37.00/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

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electric, propane, and diesel-powered forklifts and material handling equipment
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues to support continuous plant operations and minimize unplanned downtime
• Conduct equipment inspections to ensure compliance with Cargill safety policies, OSHA requirements, and food safety standards (GMPs, HACCP as applicable)
• Respond to urgent equipment breakdowns with a strong sense of urgency to support production needs
• Maintain batteries, fuel systems, brakes, steering, tires, and control systems
• Accurately document maintenance work, parts usage, and equipment history in CMMS systems
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Reliability teams to prioritize work and improve equipment performance
• Support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives (CI), 5S, and reliability efforts
• Follow all Cargill Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Food Safety policies at all times
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work area
  

Required Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of industrial forklift repair experience in a manufacturing or plant environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and work instructions
• Basic computer skills for maintenance systems and documentation
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment (lifting up to 50 lbs, standing, bending, working in varying temperatures)

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree or certification in Industrial Maintenance, Diesel Technology, or related field
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement (CI), and reliability-centered maintenance
• Experience with multiple forklift brands (Toyota, Crown, Hyster, Yale)

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement