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Maintenance Planner

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Job ID 326656 Date posted 04/29/2026 Location : Guntersville, Alabama Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

This position is in our Ag & Trading enterprise, where we connect producers and users of grains and oilseeds around the globe through origination, trading, processing, and distribution. We also offer a range of farmer services and risk management solutions. 

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.


Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st

Compensation: $32.32/hr

Benefits

  • 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 

A Typical Work Day May Include

  • Developing job plans and task lists strategically to support preventative, predictive, and reactive industrial maintenance throughout the facility
  • Interacting regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused environment
  • Utilizing computer software to maintain and/or monitor accurate records, machinery information, work orders, and capital projects
  • Procuring maintenance materials to maintain accurate inventory for kitting jobs
  • Comprehending schematics, blueprints, and/or operation/installation manuals
  • Understanding and adhering to all safety policies and procedures
  • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
  • Other duties as assigned

What You Will Need

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
  • Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation
  • 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)
  • Ability to work in confined spaces
  • Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
  • Demonstrated professionalism through written and verbal communication skills
  • Mechanical and/or electrical experience in an industrial maintenance environment
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and time management skills
  • Experience utilizing precision measurement tools, such as micrometers, calipers, etc.
  • Demonstrated mathematical, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
  • Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

What Will Put You Ahead

  • Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as SAP
  • Experience designing equipment layout for proper plant maintenance and operation
  • Experience with maintenance planning processes
  • Experience with predictive technology


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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