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Maintenance Mechanic

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Job ID 330075 Date posted 07/07/2026 Location : Dodge City, Kansas 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: Dodge City, KS
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: Rotating
Compensation: $24.35/hr

Benefits information

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Health and Wellness Incentives
  • Paid Vacation, Sick Time, 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 preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance on production and facility equipment, including but not limited to mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
  • Troubleshoot basic mechanical and electrical issues to keep equipment running safely and efficiently
  • Safely use hand tools, power tools, and basic precision tools to complete maintenance tasks
  • Perform repetitive or non-routine job duties in a fast-paced, cold or warm production setting with required PPE while engaging in physical tasks such as standing for long periods of time, climbing, bending, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Support food safety, housekeeping and plant safety standards across the facility
  • Acquire and use a variety of planned materials, tools and documentation for planned work and work-order details for reactive work
  • Work independently to identify priorities and be self-driven to accomplish work
  • May operate heavy machinery (including forklift)
  • Will complete input using spreadsheets.

Required Qualifications

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
  • Must be at least 18 years or older
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English
  • Knowledge of basic tools, power tools, and basic precision tools

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous Cargill Experience
  • Previous experience in maintenance or related area
  • Work history in the last 12 months

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet



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