Maintenance Technician - 8Hr - Day shift

Kerry•Rome, GA

10h•$30 - $35

About The Position

Kerry is hiring a Maintenance Technician for its Rome, Georgia facility, part of the Meat Division, which produces breading and coating blends for the food industry. The technician maintains and repairs production equipment, manufacturing dust collection systems, auxiliary equipment, buildings, and grounds, while supporting safe and efficient operations. The position is scheduled for day shift, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Occasional work outside scheduled hours may be required during shutdowns, breakdowns, or other critical maintenance situations. The technician performs routine inspections and maintenance of facility systems, coordinates with the Facilities Lead and contracted service providers, and carries out electrical, mechanical, and plumbing repairs. Work includes preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, dust collection and material-flow issues, replacing filters, supporting internal customers, and communicating equipment needs and outages to relevant teams. The technician also completes maintenance records and work orders and follows escalation and reporting procedures. The role requires compliance with Kerry LIFE Safety, food safety, GMP, HACCP, processing, and Lockout/Tagout procedures. The work takes place in a food manufacturing plant, both indoors and outdoors, and may involve confined spaces, heights, powered industrial trucks, and aerial lifts. Physical duties include lifting up to 50 pounds and standing or walking for up to 12 hours. The pay range is $30.00–$35.00 per hour.

Requirements

2–5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
Mechanical knowledge of industrial machinery and advanced mechanical aptitude.
Ability to use hand and powered tools and measuring tools such as tape measures, calipers, and gauges.
Ability to read and comprehend complex manuals and mechanical schematics.
Basic electrical knowledge of industrial machinery, including wiring and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to use electrical meters properly and read electrical schematics.
Organizational skills and excellent communication skills.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English well enough to understand job-specific terminology.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal procedures or instructions.
Ability to work as a team player.
Medium-level computer and report-writing skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with leadership across Maintenance and other departments.
Ability to work overtime and maintain a flexible schedule.
Ability to kneel, bend, squat, stoop, carry, reach, stand, grip, push, pull, extend arms, and perform elevated work.
Ability to work in hot, cold, or wet environments and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to walk up to 135 feet one way multiple times per day and stand and/or walk continuously for up to 12 hours.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in Facilities and Buildings & Grounds in a food manufacturing and distribution environment.
Skills in bulk material handling of powders.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair production, manufacturing dust collection, auxiliary equipment, buildings, and grounds.
Follow Kerry LIFE Safety, food safety, GMP, HACCP, processing, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
Inspect facility systems and equipment, diagnose issues, and perform maintenance and repairs.
Coordinate with the Facilities Lead and support contracted facility services, including planning, inspections, audits, and vendor activities.
Maintain facility and building-and-grounds equipment in compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
Perform electrical, mechanical, and plumbing repairs and maintenance.
Provide ongoing service and support to internal customers.
Perform preventive maintenance and execute predictive maintenance programs.
Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, dust collection issues, and material-flow or clogging problems.
Replace and maintain dust collection filters.
Communicate equipment needs, issues, and outages with Production, Maintenance, and Sanitation teams.
Complete daily performance and maintenance documentation, paperwork, maintenance records, and work orders accurately and promptly.
Follow established escalation protocols and reporting procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.