Sanitation Tech Days - Rochester, MN

Kerry • Rochester, MN

1d • $21 • 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. Our Rochester, MN location is part of our Applied Health and Nutrition Division and specializes in fermented ingredients for products related to the bio-science industry. Our team is proud of the work they do and have a focus on clean label or natural products ensuring freshness. 2402 7th Street NW Rochester, MN 55901 Shift: 7:00 am-3:30 pm - Days Wage: 21.00

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must have the ability to work alone and in close cooperation with production personnel.
• Capable of working through complex problems alone or with others to provide logical solutions.
• Required to read and follow rules for maintaining a sanitary plant.

Nice To Haves

• Six months to one-year experience in a food manufacturing environment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform detailed and robust cleaning activities on specialized production and packaging equipment including, but not limited to, fermenters, blend tanks, dryers, evaporators, and sifters.
• Fully understands all chemicals at the site including the proper usage, handling, and PPE safety precautions and exposure procedures.
• Understands chemical dilution and titration procedures.
• Operates foamers, pressure washers, hose stations, and floor scrubbers in an efficient and workmanlike manner.
• Uses washing chemicals in a safe manner as established by the site.
• Performs and assists in COP (Clean-Out-of-Place) procedures including assembling disassembling, operating, troubleshooting and cleaning specialized equipment such as valve blocks, pumps, etc.
• Cleans and sanitizes steps, railing landings, ledges, lights, and floors.
• Operates stepladders, skyjacks, scaffolding and apparatuses in in adherence with site’s safety standards.
• Washes and sanitizes walls, tank exteriors, and overhead pipes, which may require repetitive motion on a routine basis.
• Completes and marks off completion of cleaning activities in adherence with site’s Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) by following Good Documentation Practices.
• Operates CIP (Clean-In-Place) systems to effective clean and sanitize production assets and understands the use of CIP chemicals and CIP process.
• Fills and maintains barrels of chemicals for production and sanitation use.
• Understands HACCP procedures and sanitation preventive control to manage and address risk associated with chemical and biological contamination.

Benefits

• Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees