Sanitation Tech - Rochester, MN

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 62340

Position Type Full Time (US)

Workplace Arrangement – Not specified.

Our Rochester, MN location is part of our Applied Health and Nutrition Division and specializes in fermented ingredients for products related to the bio-science industry. Our team is proud of the work they do and has a focus on clean label or natural products ensuring freshness.

Location:

2402 7th Street NW, Rochester, MN 55901

Shift: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm – Days

Wage: $21.00 per hour

• Lead and perform detailed and robust cleaning activities on specialized production and packaging equipment including, but not limited to, fermenters, blend tanks, dryers, evaporators, and sifters.
• Fully understand all chemicals at the site including the proper usage, handling, and PPE safety precautions and exposure procedures. Understand chemical dilution and titration procedures.
• Operate foamers, pressure washers, hose stations, and floor scrubbers efficiently. Use washing chemicals safely as established by the site.
• Perform and assist in COP (Clean-Out-of-Place) procedures, including assembling, disassembling, operating, troubleshooting, and cleaning specialized equipment such as valve blocks and pumps.
• Clean and sanitize steps, railing landings, ledges, lights, and floors. Operate stepladders, skyjacks, scaffolding, and apparatuses in adherence to the site’s safety standards.
• Wash and sanitize walls, tank exteriors, and overhead pipes, which may require repetitive motion on a routine basis.
• Complete and mark off completion of cleaning activities in adherence to the site’s Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) by following Good Documentation Practices.
• Operate CIP (Clean-In-Place) systems to effectively clean and sanitize production assets and understand the use of CIP chemicals and CIP process. Fill and maintain barrels of chemicals for production and sanitation use.
• Understand HACCP procedures and sanitation preventive control to manage and address risk associated with chemical and biological contamination.

Education
:
High school diploma or GED.

Experience
:
None required. Six months to one year experience in a food manufacturing environment desirable.

Skills
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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.

Required to read and follow rules for maintaining a sanitary plant.

The pay rate for this position is $21.00 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 5-2026.

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.