Maintenance Level 1 Shift 3 $2500 Sign On Bonus

Kerry•Evansville, IN

1d•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. If you are a dependable, safety-minded maintenance professional who enjoys solving problems and supporting a manufacturing team, we encourage you to apply for the Maintenance Technician Level 1 position at our Evansville facility. Our Evansville, IN, location is part of our Coatings division, and creates various breading, batter, and coating blends for Kerry brands and customers. We feel good about our 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! We are part of the Evansville Local Labor Union 561, and we are located at 1515 Park Street, Evansville, IN.

Requirements

At least 1 year of relevant maintenance experience.
Mechanical repair, general welding, and minor electrical troubleshooting skills.
Ability to independently complete preventive maintenance and work-order repairs.
Ability to replace like-for-like electronic components, including sensors and bin indicators.
Ability to work independently and collaborate closely with production and maintenance team members to solve complex problems.
Ability to prioritize work and ask for guidance when needed.
Working knowledge of SAP or the ability to learn a computerized maintenance management system.
Reliable attendance and the ability to complete work accurately and on time.

Nice To Haves

A two-year degree in industrial technology or advanced manufacturing is preferred.
Previous experience in a food manufacturing facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, inspections, adjustments, troubleshooting, and repairs on production and facility equipment.
Maintain and repair equipment such as mixers, conveyors, compressors, pumps, bearings, sprockets, chains, sensors, and related components.
Use hand tools, power tools, welders, drill presses, grinders, cutting equipment, and other metalworking equipment safely.
Install new equipment and complete building and grounds maintenance as assigned.
Document work performed, labor hours, repairs, and installations in SAP work orders and notifications.
Learn production processes and equipment to provide effective support to production team members.
Identify abnormal or critical conditions, communicate safety or downtime risks, and seek guidance when an issue is outside your knowledge or authority.
Recommend equipment or procedures for preventive maintenance programs and help develop long-term solutions to recurring maintenance issues.
Work with contractors, vendors, supervisors, site leaders, and production personnel to support timely, accurate repairs.
Participate in predictive maintenance, continuous improvement, and food safety activities.
Maintain strong housekeeping and sanitation standards and follow all safety, quality, Good Manufacturing Practices, EPA, Hazmat, and OSHA requirements.
Operate forklifts and aerial lifts and provide support in the parts storeroom as needed.
Complete special projects and provide break relief to other maintenance employees as assigned.