Utilities Technician I

Company: Cargill
Location: Providence
Posted on: March 1, 2026

Job Description:

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. Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well. This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate. Location: North Kingstown, RI Job Type: Full Time Shift(s) Available: Monday 12:00am - 8:30am, Thursday 5:45pm-6:15am, Friday 5:45pm-6:15am, Saturday 3:00pm-11:30pm Compensation: $29.98/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 • Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to ensure reliable, safe operation of plant equipment in a raw meat processing environment. • Maintain and monitor the facility’s industrial ammonia refrigeration system, including safe handling of water treatment and related chemicals. • Complete repairs using standard industrial tools and powered equipment to minimize downtime. • Accurately document maintenance activities, findings, and completed work using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS). • Support plant safety, food safety, and environmental standards by consistently following procedures, using required PPE, and maintaining a clean work environment. • Safely operate material handling and access equipment (e.g., forklifts, scissor lifts) and work at heights as required. Required Qualifications Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship Must be 18 years or older Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO) certification or willingness to obtain certification within the first year of employment Ability to safely perform industrial maintenance work, including lifting up to 50 lbs, working at heights, and navigating stairs, ladders, and confined spaces with or without reasonable accommodation Ability to work scheduled shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed Working knowledge of mechanical systems (e.g., pumps, piping, and chemical feed systems) with the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues Basic computer skills and the ability to document work electronically Preferred Qualifications • Previous experience with SAP • Previous industrial ammonia refrigeration experience • Process Safety Management (PSM) experience • Knowledge of wastewater systems and operations including primary treatment, activated sludge, clarification, disinfection, etc 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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