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Biodiesel Technician

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Job ID 312854 Date posted 08/08/2025 Location : Kansas City, Missouri Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

Cargill’s Agricultural Supply Chain (CASC) connects producers and users of grains and oilseeds around the globe through sourcing, storing, trading, processing, and distributing, as well as offering a range of financial, risk management, and customized farmer services. Working at Cargill is an opportunity to thrive – a place to develop your career to the fullest while engaging in meaningful work that makes a positive impact around the globe. We depend on creative, responsible, hardworking individuals like you to operate our business successfully!



Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: Rotating
Compensation: $30.60/hr for starting


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 


Principal Accountabilities

  • Operate all equipment associated with pretreatment (deodorization, vacuum, CIP, chiller systems), biodiesel process (reactors, distillation, pumps, evaporators, filters), glycerin refining (distillation and bleaching), and waste water processing (DAF and FOG removal)
  • Collect and analyze samples to report and adjust process set points appropriately
  • Monitor and adjust operation using computerized and controlled systems  
  • Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment utilized by facility to troubleshoot, perform light maintenance, and complete repair work
  • Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
  • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
  • Other duties as assigned



 Required Qualifications

  • Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
  • Cargill requires employees be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facility
  • Ability to understand and communicate in English(verbal/written)
  • Basic use of a computer
  • Ability to work in confined spaces, including Reactors, Wash Column, Distillation Columns, Storage Tanks, Bleach Vessels, Filters, Cooling Tower Basins
  • 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 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 work in elevated areas (4 feet and above) using fall protection
  • Must be able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment
  • High School diploma or Equivalent
  • Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice



Preferred Qualifications

  • Forklift certification
  • Prior experience in production, related to work in pumps, valves, flow meters
  • Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
  • Knowledge on Microsoft office software, with emphasis in Excel and Word
  • Working knowledge of inventory systems


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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