Lead Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd Shift - Offering $5,000 Sign on Bonus!

Kerry • Melrose Park, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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 for exploration and growth in a truly global environment.

Located just outside of Chicago, our Melrose Park location is part of our Meat division and creates batter blends, pastry blends, and breadcrumbs. We are a fast-paced, never a dull moment manufacturing facility that comes together as a team to get the job done. With a growing portfolio, comes the need to grow our team! If you’re looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can make a difference with, we might be the place for you!

Shift Information: 3rd Shift Opening. The days and hours are Monday - Friday, 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of maintenance mechanic experience, in the food industrial and/or bakery work environment preferred.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Possess and demonstrate basic technical knowledge of some or all of the following: Stainless Steel Welding/Fabrication, Experience in high-speed packaging, welding, refrigeration (ammonia) and mechanical power transmission, Experience with and ability to use all types of welding, cutting, machine, and hand tools, Process control instrumentation, Process equipment, Personal Computing.

Nice To Haves

• Apprenticeship or applicable certifications preferred.
• PLC’s (Programmable logic controllers) – a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Follow good manufacturing practices to maintain inventory, preventative maintenance, good housekeeping and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental laws and regulations.
• 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.
• Troubleshoot and repair machinery such as extruders, mixers, conveyors, and metal detectors.
• Repair and assess electrical issues as they arise.

Benefits

• $5,000.00 Sign on Bonus. You will receive $2,500.00 after 90 working days, $2,500.00 after 9 months of employment.
• Union wage guaranteed pay increases at 6 months, 12 months, and 18 months of employment!
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Friendly, close-knit team and supervisors invested in your success
• Full benefits, including mental health, employee assistance program & more!
• medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED