Shift Lead Full Time

Company: Cargill
Location: Rheems
Posted on: March 9, 2026

Job Description:

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.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 Type: Full Time Shift(s) Available: 2nd shift Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance ~ Paid Vacation and Holidays ~Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) ~ ShortTerm Disability and Life Insurance ~ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ~ In addition to leading the maintenance team in daily support, duties will include communicating with Operations, FSQR and Safety, Utility and other department supervisors and managers on safety, maintenance and other plant matters that may arise Completion of startup, shutdown, pass-down items, PM’s, and daily work orders will be monitored by the shift maintenance lead Leads are expected to uphold Cargill policies and ensure their team members follow all safety, food safety and plant policy/procedures Leads will assist management in all Pre-Job Hazard Analysis (PJHA’s) and LifeSaver Permits to ensure hazards are identified, mitigated, and documented following Cargill procedures. To include hot work permits, confined space permits, and lifting and rigging permits Maintenance Leads must have deep technical skill as well as the ability to work independently, handle multiple priorities, and strictly adhere to all OSHA and Cargill safety standards. Maintenance leads work in a cold environment, doing a variety of tasks such as troubleshooting repair work, performing preventative maintenance, working around raw meat, working with industrial electricity, hydraulics, bearings, welding, pneumatics, and PLC’s The role requires candidates to wear personal protective equipment and work within food safety requirements in order to deliver a safe product to the consume 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) ~ 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 ~ 2 years of electrical, electronic, and mechanical experience ~ Basic use of a computer Previous food industry experience Minimum of 5 years industrial maintenance experience or completed training for Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet To apply using chat/text, please click Apply Now button OR use this link to create a login to apply.

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