Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift - Offering $5,000 Sign on Bonus!

Kerry • Melrose Park, IL

6d • 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 to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

At our Melrose Park, IL, plant we feel good about our various batters and breading products that make our food taste better. Our employees care - about their community, their team and the results we create every day. If you’re looking for a manufacturing facility where you can build a career and have fun while you do it, we might be the team for you. Our team prides itself on being collaborative and having a healthy culture where working hard and doing a good job is recognized and appreciated. We are looking for someone to help us keep things running! Please note, this is a Union facility. We are part of the Melrose Park Teamsters Local 781.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years minimum experience as a maintenance mechanic in food/beverage/pharmaceutical manufacturing environment with the ability to troubleshoot
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Sanitation and Safety standards for food manufacturing
• Experience with and ability to use all types of welding, cutting, machine, and hand tools
• Experience in high speed packaging, welding, refrigeration (ammonia) and mechanical power transmission

Nice To Haves

• Technical degree in maintenance related field preferred
• PLC experience preferred

Responsibilities

• 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, complete 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.
• Troubleshoot and repair machinery such as extruders, mixers, conveyors, and metal detectors.
• 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.
• 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.
• Union benefits and competitive wages
• 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