Maintenance Worker I - 2nd Shift

Kerry Group; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee Share Plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Accident insurance

Job summary

Kerry Group in Evansville, IN is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for the second shift to repair and maintain plant equipment, ensure preventive maintenance, and support safe production operations. The role requires strong electrical and PLC troubleshooting, welding, and the ability to train team members.

The position offers a competitive hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement within a food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of maintenance experience.
• Two-year degree in industrial technology or advanced manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in a food manufacturing facility preferred.
• Strong mechanical repair, welding, electrical troubleshooting, and PLC troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with production and maintenance teams.
• Ability to lead by example and train fellow team members.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain plant machinery including mixers, conveyors, compressors, and pumps.
• Complete work orders, inspections, adjustments, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical equipment and PLC systems.
• Set up welders, drill presses, grinders, and other metalworking tools.
• Fabricate and modify new and existing equipment.
• Support the daily maintenance schedule and staffing priorities.
• Promote safe work practices and food safety requirements.
• Operate forklifts and aerial lifts and assist in the parts storeroom.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Welding

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Team training

Education

Two-year degree in industrial technology or advanced manufacturing

Job description

Requisition ID: 67192
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.

Where You'll Work

Our Evansville, IN location is part of the Coatings division, and creates various breading, batter, and coating

blends for Kerry brands and customers. We currently employ around 165 employees. We are a part of the

Compensation Data

The pay rate for this position is $33 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
• accident insurance

This job posting is anticipated to expire on 1/2/2027.

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 employment decisions are made by human recruitment and leadership teams.

What You'll Do

2nd Shift is 2pm to 10:30 PM

Maintenance Bonus $2500 sign on bonus $250 after two weeks no attendance issues. $2250 after 120 days.

• Repair and maintain plant machinery and equipment, including mixers, conveyors, compressors, and pumps.
• Complete work-order repairs, inspections, adjustments, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment using low-voltage DC and 120-, 240-, and 480-volt AC power in accordance with applicable electrical guidelines.
• Repair or replace switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, pushbuttons, contactors, motor starters, and other control devices.
• Troubleshoot controls to the I/O level and connect to PLC systems so third parties can inspect or troubleshoot programs.
• Set up and operate welders, drill presses, grinders, hand tools, power tools, and other metalworking equipment.
• Fabricate and modify new and existing equipment.
• Support the daily maintenance schedule by helping review staffing availability, priorities, and progress against plan.
• Recommend equipment, procedures, and long-term solutions that strengthen preventive maintenance and improve day-to-day operations.
• Help train team members and keep the maintenance team informed about abnormal or critical situations.
• Promote safe work practices and help ensure employees, contractors, and visitors follow applicable quality and food safety requirements.
• Operate forklifts and aerial lifts and assist in the parts storeroom as needed.

What You'll Need To Succeed

• Three or more years of relevant maintenance experience.
• A two-year degree in industrial technology or advanced manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience in a food manufacturing facility is preferred.
• Strong mechanical repair, general welding, electrical troubleshooting, and PLC troubleshooting skills.
• Strong electrical controls experience, or the ability to develop that capability within a reasonable timeframe.
• Ability to use hand tools, handheld power tools, and basic computer applications.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate closely with production and maintenance team members.
• Ability to work through complex problems and develop logical, practical solutions.
• Ability to lead by example and help train fellow team members.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This role works in an industrial manufacturing environment that may include high noise levels, wet floors, steam-related burn hazards, confined spaces, and outdoor temperatures ranging from below 0°F to above 100°F. The position requires frequent climbing, crawling, bending, twisting, and working from ladders or aerial lifts, sometimes at heights exceeding 20 feet.

Team members must be able to regularly lift 25 pounds and occasionally lift 50 pounds, handle long or heavy materials overhead, and apply sufficient force to operate tools and tighten large nuts and bolts. Close, distance, and color vision, the ability to adjust focus, and sufficient hearing to help diagnose equipment issues are also required.

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) .