Sanitation Operator -Rochester MN

Sanitation Lead

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.

The pay range for this position is $. 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 12/26.

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.

Looking for a stable, full-time role on days with strong pay and leadership responsibility? Under the direction of the Sanitation Supervisor, the Sanitation Lead coordinates activities related to cleaning and monitoring the hygienic conditions of the manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring food safety, compliance, and overall plant cleanliness.

What's in it for you?

• $23.25–$28.25/hr base pay
• Full benefits package
• Day shift Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Overtime eligible
• Leadership opportunity within sanitation and food safety operations

Our Rochester, MN location is part of our Applied Health and Nutrition Division, specializing in fermented ingredients for the bio-science industry. We're proud of our clean-label, natural products and our commitment to freshness and quality.

As a Sanitation Lead, you'll:

• Fully understand all chemical SOPs, including proper usage, dilution, safe handling, and exposure response
• Lead cleaning operations using foamers, pressure washers, and hose stations efficiently and safely
• Delegate and train sanitation technicians and plant personnel on maintaining clean and sanitary conditions (floors, railings, ledges, equipment, etc.)
• Operate lifts, stepladders, scaffolding, and other equipment safely
• Complete weekly sanitation and chemical inventory tracking and ordering
• Conduct environmental monitoring tasks (swabs, air plates, water testing)
• Maintain and complete master sanitation schedules after tasks are performed
• Identify and report unsafe equipment conditions or malfunctions immediately
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What you'll need to be successful and safe:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum one year of experience in a food manufacturing environment with an emphasis in sanitation
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally with production and maintenance teams
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to provide logical solutions
• Commitment to maintaining hygienic production standards and following sanitation protocols

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…