Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift - Offering $5,000 Sign on Bonus!

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Where you'll work:

At our Clark, NJ facility we are part of the dairy and culinary division and hundreds of different products for Kerry and our retail customers. We work hard, play hard, and give back to the community we work in through our Kerry employee engagement program. We are located in the greater Clark area.  If you’re looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can have some fun with, we might be the team for you. We are looking for someone to help us keep things running!

We have an immediate opening for a 1st shift Maintenance Technician, Monday - Friday 6:30AM - 2:30PM.

What you'll do:

You’ll work with the Maintenance team to complete building repairs, equipment installation, troubleshooting and installation, fulfillment of assigned work orders and unforeseen repairs in a timely fashion. You’ll follow good manufacturing practices to maintain inventory, preventative maintenance, good housekeeping and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental laws and regulations. We strongly believe in “Safety First, Quality Always” for our employees, products, and customers. If this is something you’re passionate about also, this could be your next great opportunity!

 

Important areas of operations you’ll work on:

 

• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearing, gears, and other parts of machinery
• Install and maintain pipe systems, hydraulic steam, pneumatic equipment
• Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and other related equipment
• Building maintenance including minor plumbing, welding, and general upkeep

What you'll need to be successful in this role:

• 3+ years of General Maintenance Experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment & food/beverage experience is highly preferred
• Current Blue Seal High Pressure Boilers License preferred or willing to obtain within first year of employment
• High school diploma or GED is required; associated degree in relevant field preferred
• Possess and demonstrate basic technical knowledge of some or all of the following:
  • Stainless Steel Welding/Fabrication
  • Ability to be or become or is a Sanitary Certified welder. (outside certification)
  • Boilers
  • Piping systems
  • Electricity
  • PLC’s (Programmable logic controllers)
  • Process control instrumentation
  • HVAC systems
  • Process equipment

The typical hiring range for this role is $32.00 to $36.00 per hour and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications. This position may also be eligible for a shift differential and/or overtime.  In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).