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Boiler Technician I - B

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Job ID 319650 Date posted 12/16/2025 Location : Columbus, Nebraska Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

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.

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: Columbus, NE

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Available: 2nd

Compensation: $25.00 - $34.66/hour 

Sign-On Bonus: $2.500 - $5.000

Benefits Information

  • 5:00PM - 5:30AM am (rotating 12 hours shift)
  • 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

  • Troubleshoot rendering equipment
  • Document flow rates
  • Boiler rounds
  • Monitor and Document RO Water Performance
  • Monitor and Document Compressed Air Equipment
  • Troubleshoot/Repair boiler system equipment
  • Boiler inspection rounds
  • Utilize MRO system
  • Basic cutting/grinding/welding
  • Cleanliness and housekeeping
  • Ensuring food safety and quality
  • Documenting daily work assigned on paper and in maintenance management system
  • Perform Preventive Maintenance responsibilities on a variety of equipment, Boilers/Air Compressors/Pump systems/Mechanical aspect of freezing equipment etc
  • 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)
  • Will be expected to Cross Trained in Wastewater Operations and Procedures
  • Perform Work as designated by management personnel

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 be able to read, write, and speak English.
  • Must have knowledge of hand and power tools
  • Willingness to participate in HAZMAT membership, at minimum supporting role 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous industrial maintenance experience
  • Two year degree that relates to the maintenance field

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement. 

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet



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