Sanitation Technician

Kerry Group • Owatonna, MN

2d • $22 • 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.
Where You'll Work
With over 45 plants across North America, the Owatonna, MN, USA plant is a part of our Dry Beverage division and specializes in agglomeration and/or coating of nutraceuticals and functional food ingredients in some of your favorite dietary supplements and drinks. Our team is comprised of career minded people who help meet growing demands for quality ingredients. You'll have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with people who care about what they do. If you’re looking for a manufacturing environment where you can build a career and have fun while you do it, we might be the team for you!
What You'll Do
The Sanitation Technician works with the production team and is responsible for completing tasks from the Master Sanitation Program. They support Production Supervisor with food grade sanitation needs.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent required, eighteen (18) years or older
• Ability to maintain a good attendance record and availability for overtime.
• Must be self-motivated and conscientious.
• Ability to work well with a team or other coworkers.
• Mechanical aptitude and analytical skills to solve mechanical problems.
• Ability to complete certification requirements

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of Food or chemical manufacturing experience ideal.
• 6 months of prior electric pallet jack operation and safety certification preferred.
• Use of MS products, Excel and SAP software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning duties as set out on the master sanitation schedule for floors, drains, walls perimeters in the plant and warehouse meeting company, customer and government standards
• Daily cleaning i.e. tanks, pipes and equipment, (some CIP and COP) and filling room floor.
• Safe handling and documentation of chemicals used.
• Careful use of water so equipment is not damaged
• Removal and emptying of production garbage and debris
• Manual and/or electrical pallet jacks
• Maintain all sanitation documents in accordance with plant quality and safety requirements

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