Maintenance Technician - 12 Hr Night Shift

Kerry; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee Share Plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Accident insurance

Job summary

Kerry is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Rochester, MN facility. The role involves repairing, installing, and troubleshooting equipment on a 12-hour night shift (4:00 PM–4:30 AM) on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

You will work with the maintenance manager to ensure safety, quality, and compliance in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, 3+ years in food manufacturing, and mechanical/welding skills with hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minnesota First or Second Class B Boiler license desired.
• BUM/FAST program (or equivalent) highly desired.
• 3+ years' experience in a food manufacturing facility preferred.
• Mechanical repair, welding, use of hand tools and power tools, and basic computer skills.
• Ability to work independently or with production personnel to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain machinery and building systems.
• Install and troubleshoot equipment and respond to work orders.
• Follow GMP, safety and environmental regulations; maintain housekeeping.
• Accurately complete inventory and shift notes; communicate with team.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Welding

Hand tools

Power tools

Basic computer skills

Independent work

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Minnesota Boiler license (First/Second Class) desired

BUM/FAST program desired

Job description

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.

Requisition ID: 66626

Position Type: (US) Full Time

Where you'll work

Our Rochester, MN location is part of our Applied Health and Nutrition Division, specializing in fermented ingredients for the bio-science industry. We're proud of our clean-label, natural products and our commitment to freshness and quality.

Shift Information

12 hr Night Shift 400PM - 430AM on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule

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

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• State of Minnesota First or Second Class B Boiler license desired.
• BUM/FAST program (or equivalent) highly desired.
• 3+ years' experience required. (Prior experience in a food manufacturing facility preferred).
• Required skills Mechanical repair, general welding, ability to use hand tools, hand-held power tools, and basic computer skills.
• Must have the ability to work alone and in close cooperation with production personnel and be capable of working through complex problems alone or with others to provide logical solutions.

Compensation Data

The pay rate for this position is $33.00 - 39.00 per hour. 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. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 09/30/2026

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).