Refrigeration Technician

Company: Cargill
Location: Brownville
Posted on: February 27, 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. Job Location: Nebraska City, NE Job Type: Full Time Shift(s) Available: 2nd Compensation: $28.40 - $29.40 /hr Benefits 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 Using hand tools to perform maintenance on refrigeration/utility machinery Ensuring food safety and quality Cleanliness and housekeeping Responding to radio calls from other departments (production, food safety, safety, etc.) for maintenance related actions Communicating with other departments and other department shifts to ensure proper pass down of maintenance related issues to the next shift Documenting daily work assigned on paper and also in the maintenance management system (SAP) Required Qualifications Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship Must be 18 years or older Ability to work alone without supervision. Understand and follow job plans Perform preventative maintenance (PM’s) and troubleshooting of equipment related to the refrigeration/utility department Able to do basic math calculations, example: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Have basic computer skills and ability to read/write/speak English Ability to pass physical examination in order to don and doff SCBA Ability to learn and use SAP to document work hours and search for parts Able to work in cold environment 40 degrees or less for up to twelve (12) hours per day and able to work standing for up to twelve (12) hours per day Use measuring devices to accurately measure different areas of equipment using the metric or standard system. Use multimeters, megohmmeters, and any other test equipment needed to aid in the troubleshooting and repair or equipment Basic knowledge of hand-tools and mechanical aptitude Basic ability to perform tasks related to the upkeep of building and grounds Able to use a powered industrial truck (PIT) or eligible to acquire license and maintain the license Ability to learn RETA certification information and pass Ammonia Operator classes Preferred Qualifications 2 year degree in refrigeration related field Previous production or maintenance experience Meat processing experience Food handling experience Certification or refrigeration experience Power equipment experience 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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