Maintenance Mechanic

Cargill

Location

North Smithfield, RI, 02896

Job Type

Full Time

Date Posted

10 June 2026

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: North Kingstown, RI
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: 2nd
Compensation: $26.30/hr

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

Completing preventative, predictive, and reactive industrial maintenance throughout the facility while working in a fast-paced environment around raw meat
Operating standard maintenance tools such as power tools, basic hand tools, electric tools, preventative maintenance technology tools, etc
Documenting completed work and the conditions found; utilizing maintenance computer software as necessary
Utilizing and working with maintenance trades and components such as industrial electrical/automation, industrial millwrighting, and industrial plumbing, along with completing various building/grounds work
Working with automated packaging equipment and conveyor systems
Operating forklifts and/or scissor lifts
Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions in a warm or cool environment, as well as slippery surfaces at varied heights
Standing for long periods of time, the use of stairs and ladders, and wearing Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) in designated areas of the facility
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

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 50 lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
Must be able to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions with the use of PPE, which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc
Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays with advance notice
Basic use of a computer

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Prior industrial food equipment experience or relevant experience in a repetitive/fast-paced environment
Basic experience with maintenance trades, such as industrial electrical/automation, millwrighting, and/or plumbing

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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