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Sanitation Tech Days - Norwich, NY

​Requisition ID: 59891 
Position Type:
(US)Full Time 
Workplace Arrangement:  
#LI-Onsite 

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.

About the role

Where you'll work: 

Our Norwich, NY location is part of our Foundational Technologies and one of our specialty sites that creates proteins, lactose, coatings, and flavors. The location lies within Chenango County and is advantageously located within a 50-mile radius of the major cities of Binghamton, Syracuse, Utica, Cooperstown and Oneonta.​

158 State Hwy. 320, Norwich, NY 13815

 

Pay Rate/Hourly Rate/shift differential: 19.00

Shift/Working Hours: Mon thru Fri  - Day shift

 

The starting wage for this role is $19.00 per hour.  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). 

Key responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Understand local regulatory requirements and Kerry policies related to health, safety and sanitation
  • Implement and maintain sanitation procedures and programs
  • Responsible for facility and production equipment exterior cleaning, including scrubbing and foaming.
  • Responsible for drain cleaning.
  • Responsible for collecting Salmonella and Listeria swabs.
  • Ensure upkeep and follow the Master Sanitation schedule
  • Perform sanitation requirements in accordance with company needs
  • Promote improvement efforts in sanitation
  • Ability to troubleshoot and be proactive when problems are detected.
  • Maintain documentation of sanitation compliance work for the facility.
  • Make suggestions regarding improved techniques for the control of plant cleanliness.
  • Adherence to Good manufacturing Practices.
  • Involved in follow-up on corrective actions for the facility as related to environmental excursions.
  • Maintain a good working relationship with chemical product suppliers to ensure timely and effective technical support.

Qualifications and skills

SKILLS:

  • Have a good working knowledge of arithmetic and be confident in its use.
  • Be neat and consistent in whatever this individual does.
  • Be able to write clearly and legibly.
  • Be able to read and understand written instructions.
  • Be capable of strict adherence to company policies and yet able to use common sense in making many daily decisions required in this position.
  • Individual should be capable of adjusting his/her work schedule to the requirements of the department.
  • Individual should realize that overtime is sometimes required
  • Be self-motivated and able to work independently or as a team.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to use Industrial strength chemicals.

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum of 2-3 years of sanitation experience.
  • Prior food sanitation experience in a manufacturing facility, or similar field.
  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Sanitarian Certificates/Training preferred.

​Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).                              

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.      

Recruiter:  
Posting Type:
DNI


Nearest Major Market: Binghamton

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