Maintenance Technician I

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.