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Food & Beverage, Agriculture, Conglomerate

Buildings and Grounds Technician

West ColumbiaOnsiteFull Time$24–$24 /hrPosted 24 days ago

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Required skills

  • Paint
  • Caulk
  • Landscaping Skills
  • English

Nice to have

  • Minor construction
  • Minor repairs
  • Equipment inspection
  • Preventive maintenance

Role summary

Cargill is seeking a Buildings and Grounds Technician for their protein and salt business in West Columbia, SC. This full-time role involves ensuring the cleanliness and orderliness of plant areas and grounds, performing minor repairs and construction under guidance, and assisting with equipment inspections for preventive maintenance. The position requires the ability to paint and caulk, along with basic knowledge of building grounds maintenance and landscaping skills. Candidates must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship, be 18 or older, and possess English language proficiency.

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: West Columbia, SC

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Available: 1st

Compensation: $24.25/hr

Benefits Information

  • Overtime Potential
  • Paid time off after 30 days
  • Paid Holidays
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Employee Discounts
  • 2nd & 3rd shift with $0.50 premium 

Principal Accountabilities

  • Ensure and monitor the cleanliness and orderly conditions of areas around the plant, such as workstations, social areas and grounds
  • Maintain and repair minor defects within the social and outside areas with direct guidance and oversight, including general ground's keeping
  • Perform minor construction and repairs under direct guidance to ensure ongoing operations of facility
  • May observe to learn and support minor repairs on systems (routine building maintenance and repairs) under direct supervision
  • May inspect equipment and systems for preventive maintenance following plant protocol and move equipment and furniture for cleaning or renovation purposes
  • Understand and adhere to all safety rules and regulations while maintaining a safe and clean work environment
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English
  • Must be able to Paint and Caulk
  • Basic knowledge of Building Grounds Maintenance, and Landscaping Skills

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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