​Requisition ID: 55011 
Position Type: (US)Full Time 
Workplace Arrangement:   

About Kerry 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.About the role

Summary
The primary responsibility for this position is the maintenance, repair, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement of the process systems, including site auxiliary equipment, in a safe and efficient manner. The candidate will work independently and with other plant personnel to perform preventative, predictive, and routine maintenance tasks. They will troubleshoot issues, repair failures of production and facilities equipment, and ensure maximum equipment efficiency and effectiveness. All tasks will be performed while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company. The facility operates 24 hours a day, 5 days a week.

 

Key responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities
Performs equipment maintenance tasks following the production schedule as provided by the smoke plant supervisor.
Maintains the proper equipment spare parts and supply inventories required to meet production schedules.
Identifies and maintains a critical spare part inventory.
Maintains an adequate tool inventory to perform the required maintenance activities in a timely, effective manner.
Aptitude in troubleshooting manufacturing equipment is essential.
Performs welding, electrical, plumbing and cutting functions involved in repairing, replacing, and installing equipment plant wide.
Install conduit and wiring as needed for motors, lighting, and control devices such as valves, limit switches, etc.
Rebuilds, repairs, and installs pumps, motors, gear boxes, etc. Also fabricates parts, braces, etc. as required to keep the plant equipment in running order.
Requests, when needed, assistance from manufacturing service reps.
Request when needed assistance from outside contractors for specialized repairs or installs, such as electrical, heavy equipment, plumbing etc.
Maintains an up to date database (SAP) of all equipment, pm schedules, repairs, work orders, history, and spare parts required to operate equipment at the site.
Maintains a current library of service manuals, schematics, and equipment diagrams.
Maintains current documentation on each piece of plant equipment, i.e., maintenance logs and data, operating status, preventative maintenance schedules, and repair history.
Recommends the upgrade and/or replacement of equipment.
Keeps a current, daily log of all maintenance tasks performed.
Maintains a neat, clean, safe, and organized maintenance shop.
Works closely with other employees in a team-based environment.
Complies with all corporate safety and environmental regulations and procedures.
Complies with all HACCP Food Safety procedures, GMP’S, and guidelines.
Ensures maintenance activities described in the special conditions of the air permit are completed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and skills

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
Technical trade school certification / diploma preferred.
Welding certification preferred.
Previous maintenance experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
3 to 5 years experience in maintenance, applicable trade or other experience/education as deemed sufficient by management.
Minimum of 3 years working in an industrial environment in a related capacity PLC, VFD and E&I.
Willing and able to upgrade skills to work with new technology.

​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.      

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Posting Type: DNI