Maintenance Worker I 2nd Shift

Kerry Group plc; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Group plc seeks a Maintenance Level 1 team member for their Evansville, IN facility. The role involves performing equipment repair and maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while offering a competitive salary of $28.60 per hour, plus benefits. Applicants should have a background in industrial technology and mechanical skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Shift differential

Retirement contributions

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in Industrial technology or equivalent experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on facility equipment.
• Log all work performed on maintenance work orders.
• Maintain departmental housekeeping.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Welding

Electrical troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Education

2-year degree in Industrial technology

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Requisition ID: 59641
Position Type: (US)Full Time
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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.

Where You'll Work

Our Evansville, IN, location is part of our Coatings division, and creates various breading, batter, and coating blends for Kerry brands and customers. We feel good about our products that make our food taste better. Our employees care about their community, their team and the results we create every day. If you’re looking for a manufacturing facility where you can build a career and have fun while you do it, we might be the team for you! We are part of the Evansville Local Labor Union 561, and we are located at 1515 Park Street, Evansville, IN.

Compensation Data

The starting wage for this role is $28.60 per hour. This position may also be eligible for a shift differential and/or overtime. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

What You'll Do

2nd Shift 2pm to 10:30 pm $28.60 +.25 Shift Differential

• The Maintenance level 1 team member will be responsible for performing maintenance and repairs on facility equipment and property structures, in addition to performing grounds maintenance.
• All work will be completed in compliance with EPA, Hazmat, OSHA, and Kerry safety rules and regulations.
• Independently performs Preventive maintenance as scheduled by the Maintenance planner per Kerry and manufacturer specifications.
• Log all work performed on maintenance work orders, repairs work orders, and new equipment installations, along with hours worked on each work order in the SAP per Kerry and manufacturer specifications.
• Ability to learn production process and nuances of equipment to assist production team members.
• Follow and comply with all Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices rules and regulations.
• Maintain departmental housekeeping and plant sanitation at a level that meets or exceeds Kerry and regulatory standards.
• Complete all repairs and installations with the Safety, Health and welfare of all employees and customers in mind.
• Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in troubleshooting.
• Active participation on Predictive maintenance, Continuous Improvement of the Process and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Teams.
• Work with outside contractors to ensure the equipment repairs and Preventive maintenance is completed correctly and good communication between contractor’s and Kerry facility.
• Responsible for communicating maintenance issues to management that are a Safety or Health hazard or could result in operational downtime.
• Must be able to prioritize projects or request guidance from Supervisors or Management staff.
• Duties include but are not limited to trouble shooting equipment, equipment repairs, performing preventive maintenance and ability to navigate SAP to complete notifications and work orders.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with co-workers. Responsible for developing and maintaining strong business relationships with Vendors and Suppliers. When necessary, communicate with plant visitors or guests in a professional, helpful, timely manner to project a positive image of Kerry and our products.
• Operates all company computers and software applications in accordance with Kerry “Electronic Communications Policy”.
• Complying with all safety and work rules and regulations, and departmental housekeeping standards.
• Seek involvement in continuous improvement activities and processes to support organizational progress on safety, quality, customer service and cost goals.
• Provide break relief to other maintenance employees as needed.
• Regular and punctual attendance and physical presence in the workplace.
• Timely and accurate completion of duties.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

What You Need To Succeed

2-year degree in Industrial technology, advanced manufacturing preferred, or equivalent experience. High Schoold Diploma or GED required.

Mechanical repair, general welding, minor electrical troubleshooting.

Must have the ability to work alone and in close cooperation with production personnel. Capable of working through complex problems alone or with others to provide logical solutions.

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.