Sanitation Tech 1st Shift - Norwich, NY

Kerry Group; City of Norwich (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Share Plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Accident insurance

Job summary

Kerry Group in Norwich, NY is seeking a sanitation associate to support our Foundational Technologies site producing proteins, lactose, coatings, and flavors. Day shift, Mon–Fri, onsite, with a $20.00 hourly rate.

You will ensure sanitation, collect swabs, and maintain Master Sanitation schedules, working closely with suppliers and teams. The role requires 2–3 years of sanitation experience, a high school diploma or GED, and comfort with lifting up to 50 lbs and operating forklift equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of sanitation experience.
• Prior food sanitation experience in a manufacturing facility, or similar field.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Sanitarian certificates/training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand local regulatory requirements and Kerry policies related to health, safety and sanitation.
• Implement and maintain sanitation procedures and programs.
• Responsible for facility and production equipment exterior cleaning, including scrubbing and foaming.
• Responsible for collecting Salmonella and Listeria swabs.
• Ensure upkeep and follow the Master Sanitation schedule.
• Perform sanitation requirements in accordance with company needs.
• Promote improvement efforts in sanitation.
• Ability to troubleshoot and be proactive when problems are detected.
• Maintain documentation of sanitation compliance work for the facility.
• Make suggestions regarding improved techniques for the control of plant cleanliness.
• Adherence to Good manufacturing Practices.
• Involved in follow-up on corrective actions for the facility as related to environmental excursions.
• Maintain a good working relationship with chemical product suppliers to ensure timely and effective technical support.
• Responsible for the glass and brittle inventory.
• Individual should be able to operate forklift truck in a safe manner and use proper safety measures.
• During periods of down time, individual is expected to do general departmental maintenance, such as painting.
• The above list does not limit the duties or responsibilities of the sanitarian to those specifically mentioned above. The individual may be used in any department any day of the week.

Skills

Arithmetic

Neat & consistent work

Clear writing

Reading instructions

Policy adherence

Flexible schedule

Overtime readiness

Self-motivation

Lift up to 50 lbs

Industrial chemicals handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Sanitarian certificates/training preferred

Job description

Requisition ID: 67325

Position Type: (US)Full Time

Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite

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.

About the role

Our Norwich, NY location is part of our Foundational Technologies and one of our specialty sites that creates proteins, lactose, coatings, and flavors. The location lies within Chenango County and is advantageously located within a 50-mile radius of the major cities of Binghamton, Syracuse, Utica, Cooperstown and Oneonta.

Pay Rate/Hourly Rate/shift differential: 20.00

Shift/Working Hours: Mon thru Fri - Day shift

Key responsibilities

• Understand local regulatory requirements and Kerry policies related to health, safety and sanitation
• Implement and maintain sanitation procedures and programs
• Responsible for facility and production equipment exterior cleaning, including scrubbing and foaming.
• Responsible for collecting Salmonella and Listeria swabs.
• Ensure upkeep and follow the Master Sanitation schedule
• Perform sanitation requirements in accordance with company needs
• Promote improvement efforts in sanitation
• Ability to troubleshoot and be proactive when problems are detected.
• Maintain documentation of sanitation compliance work for the facility.
• Make suggestions regarding improved techniques for the control of plant cleanliness.
• Adherence to Good manufacturing Practices.
• Involved in follow-up on corrective actions for the facility as related to environmental excursions.
• Maintain a good working relationship with chemical product suppliers to ensure timely and effective technical support.
• Responsible for the glass and brittle inventory.
• Individual should be able to operate forklift truck in a safe manner and use proper safety measures.
• During periods of down time, individual is expected to do general departmental maintenance, such as painting.
• The above list does not limit the duties or responsibilities of the sanitarian to those specifically mentioned above. The individual may be used in any department any day of the week.

Qualifications and skills

SKILLS:

• Have a good working knowledge of arithmetic and be confident in its use.
• Be neat and consistent in whatever this individual does.
• Be able to write clearly and legibly.
• Be able to read and understand written instructions.
• Be capable of strict adherence to company policies and yet able to use common sense in making many daily decisions required in this position.
• Individual should be capable of adjusting his/her work schedule to the requirements of the department.
• Individual should realize that overtime is sometimes required
• Be self-motivated and able to work independently or as a team.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to use Industrial strength chemicals.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 2-3 years of sanitation experience.
• Prior food sanitation experience in a manufacturing facility, or similar field.
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Sanitarian Certificates/Training preferred.

Compensation Data

The pay rate for this position is $20.00 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 12/2026.

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) .