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Refrigeration Technician Lead

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Job ID 328749 Date posted 06/11/2026 Location : Round Rock, Texas 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: Round Rock, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: 2nd
Compensation: $40.40/hr
Sign-On Bonus: $3000


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

  • Assist supervisor with duties as needed, lead projects and pursue continuous improvement according to business strategy and supervisor
  • Apply advanced knowledge to maintain all aspects of the facility's industrial ammonia system, including exposure to water treatment chemicals and provide support to others
  • Lead the completion of preventative, predictive and reactive industrial maintenance throughout the facility while working in environmental, providing feedback to management for areas of improvement, with moderate authority to implement changes
  • Leverage various systems and applications, such as computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), Process Safety Management, wastewater systems and operations and possess two or more refrigeration operations certifications
  • Review completed work and the conditions found and entered in maintenance computer software
  • Operate forklifts and scissor lifts
  • Understand and adhere to all safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment
  • Other duties as assigned


Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma, secondary education level or equivalent
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must be able to obtain Operator 1 Certificate within a year 
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English
  • 2 years prior industrial/utilities experience or equivalent of technical degree
  • Must pass a physical and PFT prior to hiring 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration Certification/Experience or Industrial/Class III Wastewater licenses
  • Prior industrial food and beverage industry work experience
  • Prior industrial utility maintenance experience
  • Knowledge of Compressed Air systems, Ammonia Refrigeration, Kemco hot water systems, boilers, and basic electrical
  • CARO/CIRO qualification or equivalent
  • Industrial/Class III Wastewater licenses 


Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet



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