Maintenance Technician - 8Hr - Day shift

Kerry; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company contribution

Employee Share Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Kerry is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Rome, GA (Meat Division) facility to keep production equipment and facility systems running safely and efficiently. You will work day shifts, Monday–Friday, with occasional after-hours during shutdowns.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, strong mechanical and electrical skills, and a focus on safe, compliant operations. Join a global leader in taste and nutrition.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Mechanical knowledge of industrial machinery.
• Advanced mechanical aptitude.
• Use of hand and powered tools.
• Read and comprehend complex manuals.
• Use of measuring tools (tape measures, calipers, gauges).
• Reading mechanical schematics.
• Basic electrical knowledge (wiring, troubleshooting).
• Electrical meters and schematics reading.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production equipment and building systems.
• Adhere to Kerry LIFE Safety, Food Safety, GMP, HACCP, and processing policies.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Coordinate with Facilities Lead and support vendor activities (HVAC, roofs, elevators, building systems).
• Ensure safety regulations and company standards are met.
• Perform electrical, mechanical, and plumbing repairs as needed.
• Complete maintenance documentation and reports.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical knowledge

Advanced mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Measuring tools

Reading manuals

Reading schematics

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical wiring

Using electrical meters

Team player

English communication

Tools

N/A

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 67187

Position Type (US)Full Time. Workplace Arrangement.

Where you'll work

At our Rome, GA facility, part of Kerry's Meat Division, we utilize proprietary Kerry technology to produce high-quality breading and coating blends for the food industry. We are looking for a skilled and motivated Maintenance Technician to help keep our equipment and operations running efficiently and safely.

Shift Schedule

• Day Shift 600 AM - 600 PM
• Monday through Friday

Please note that occasional work outside of normal scheduled hours may be required during plant shutdowns, equipment breakdowns, or other critical maintenance situations when production lines are down.

What you'll do

As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll maintain and repair production, manufacturing dust collection, auxiliary equipment and serve as front line technician for all buildings and grounds needs.

Adhere to all established Kerry LIFE Safety, Food Safety, GMP, HACCP, and processing policies, maintaining a strong focus on quality.

Follow all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures when performing work on equipment, as required.

Never take shortcuts or use improper tools or equipment that could compromise the safety of yourself or others.

Facilities / Building & Grounds (B&G) Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections of facility systems and equipment to identify, diagnose, and address issues.
• This includes, but is not limited to
  • Air compressors and dryers (ensuring systems remain free of water)
  • Blowers
  • Hot water systems
  • JBC chiller systems
  • Oil tank systems
  • HVAC and ventilation systems
  • Dock levelers and dock lock systems
  • Roofing systems and roof access points
  • Personnel and overhead roll-up doors
  • Facility elevators
  • Fire sprinkler and alarm systems
  • Dust collection and aspiration systems
  • Other non-manufacturing auxiliary equipment

Coordinate with the Facilities Lead and support all contracted facility services, including planning, inspections, audits, and vendor activities related to HVAC systems, docks, roofs, elevators, and other building systems.

Ensure all facility and B&G equipment is maintained in compliance with applicable safety regulations and company standards.

Perform electrical repairs and maintenance as needed.

Perform mechanical repairs and maintenance as needed.

Perform plumbing repairs and maintenance as needed.

Equipment and Machinery Maintenance

Perform repairs and maintenance on a variety of equipment and machinery, including but not limited to

• Providing ongoing service and support to internal customers.
• Performing preventive maintenance activities.
• Executing predictive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshooting equipment breakdowns, dust collection system issues, and material flow or clogging problems.
• Replacing and maintaining dust collection filters.
• Communicating equipment needs, issues, and outages with Production, Maintenance, and Sanitation teams.
• Completing daily performance and maintenance documentation.

Complete all required paperwork, maintenance records, and work orders accurately and in a timely manner.

Follow established escalation protocols and reporting procedures.

The above listed duties are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or duties required. Incumbents will be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

What you'll need to be successful

Experience

Minimum Requirements

• 2-5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Mechanical knowledge of industrial machinery.
  • Advanced mechanical aptitude.
  • Use of hand and powered tools.
  • Read and comprehend complex manuals.
  • Use of measuring tools (tape measures, calipers, gauges).
  • Reading mechanical schematics.
• Basic electrical knowledge of industrial machinery.
  • Basic wiring skills.
  • Electrical troubleshooting skills.li>
  • Proper use of electrical meters.
  • Reading electrical schematics.
• Organizational skills and excellent communication skills are essential.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English at a level necessary to understand job-specific terminology.
• Ability to comprehend and follow written and/or verbal procedures or instructions.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Medium-level computer and report-writing skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with leadership across Maintenance and other departments.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Previous work experience within a food manufacturing and distribution environment in Facilities and Buildings & Grounds.
• Skills in bulk material handling of powders are a plus.

Working Conditions

• Food manufacturing plant environment.
• Inside and outside work environments.
• Work performed outdoors and in confined spaces.
• Working at heights.
• Working with PIT (Powered Industrial Trucks) and aerial lifts.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to kneel, bend, squat, stoop, carry, reach, stand, grip, push, pull, extend arms, and perform elevated work.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, or wet environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work overtime and maintain a flexible schedule.
• Ability to walk up to 135 feet one way, multiple times per day.
• Ability to continuously stand and/or walk for up to 12 hours.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities required for this position and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular role. Employees may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.

Kerry reserves the right to revise this Job Description as deemed necessary.

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00 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 November 23, 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).