Job Description
Requisition ID 64117
Position Type (US)Full Time
Workplace Arrangement
About Kerry
Where You'll Work
Located in small town, Vinton, IA, is a team full of hard working individuals working to create soy nuts, breadcrumbs, and assorted flours for Kerry customers and brands. We are a fast paced, never a dull moment manufacturing facility with a culture of community, accountability, and team work. If you've got an eagle eye for quality and are looking for a team to develop and grow with then this job might be the one 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!
Shift Information 1st shift, 700AM - 330PM
What You’ll Do
As a Maintenance Technician, you will work with the maintenance manager to complete building repairs, equipment installation, troubleshooting and installation, fulfillment of assigned work orders and unforeseen repairs in a timely fashion. You’ll follow good manufacturing practices to maintain inventory, complete preventative maintenance, good housekeeping and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental laws and regulations. Attention to detail is necessary for completing inventory and shift notes. We strongly believe in “Safety First, Quality Always” for our employees, products, and customers. We are looking for someone who is able to work independently to complete a designated list of tasks and that is also able to effectively communicate with a team. If this is something you’re passionate about also, this could be your next great opportunity!
Important areas of operations you’ll work on (but are not limited to)
- 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
What you'll need to be successful
- High School Diploma or equivalent – Technical degree in maintenance related field preferred
- 2 years minimum experience as a maintenance mechanic in food/beverage/pharmaceutical manufacturing environment with the ability to troubleshoot preferred, but not required.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Sanitation and Safety standards for food manufacturing
- PLC experience preferred
- Experience with and ability to use all types of welding, cutting, machine, and hand tools preferred
- Experience in high speed packaging, welding, refrigeration (ammonia) and mechanical power transmission preferred
Compensation Data
The pay range for this position is $21.95 - $26 per hour. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. 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, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 6/30/26
We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.
Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
Recruiter
Posting Type DNI