Maintenance Lead — 3rd Shift with $5k Sign-On Bonus

Kerry; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 108,830,000 - 112,963,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Full benefits including medical,Dental

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company contribution

Employee Share Plan

Life, disability, and accident保险

Job summary

Kerry located just outside Chicago in Melrose Park is seeking a Maintenance Lead to oversee maintenance activities on our meat division equipment. You’ll join a fast-paced facility focusing on batter blends, pastry blends, and breadcrumbs while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires 5–10 years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing, a high school diploma or GED, and expertise with welding, PLCs, and process instrumentation.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of maintenance mechanic experience, in the food industrial and/or bakery work environment preferred.
• High school diploma or GED is required; Apprenticeship or applicable certifications preferred.
• Stainless Steel Welding/Fabrication knowledge.
• Experience in high-speed packaging, refrigeration (ammonia) and mechanical power transmission.
• Experience with and ability to use all types of welding, cutting, machine, and hand tools.
• PLCs (Programmable logic controllers) – a plus.
• Process control instrumentation, process equipment, and basic computing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance tasks on manufacturing equipment and build a reliable operation.
• Repair and install equipment per work orders, ensuring safety and GMP adherence.
• Follow GMP and ensure safety and environmental compliance; maintain housekeeping and inventory.
• Troubleshoot and repair machinery such as extruders, mixers, conveyors, and metal detectors.
• Repair and assess electrical issues as they arise.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Stainless Steel Welding/Fabrication

High-speed packaging experience

Welding/Cutting tools

PLCs (Programmable logic controllers)

Process instrumentation

Process equipment

Personal Computing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Apprenticeship or applicable certifications

Job description

Kerry located just outside Chicago in Melrose Park is seeking a Maintenance Lead to oversee maintenance activities on our meat division equipment. You’ll join a fast-paced facility focusing on batter blends, pastry blends, and breadcrumbs while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires 5–10 years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing, a high school diploma or GED, and expertise with welding, PLCs, and process instrumentation.