Sanitation Operator

Requisition

Position Type (US) Full Time

Workplace Arrangement #LI-Onsite

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 rate for this position is $22.25 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 10.1.2026

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.

• Pay $22.25
• 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 Tech, you’ll:

• Lead and perform detailed cleaning activities on specialized production and packaging equipment (fermenters, blend tanks, dryers, evaporators, sifters)
• Understand and safely handle all site chemicals, including proper usage, PPE, dilution, and titration procedures
• Operate foamers, pressure washers, hose stations, and floor scrubbers efficiently and safely
• Perform and assist in COP (Clean-Out-of-Place) procedures, including assembling, disassembling, troubleshooting, and cleaning equipment like valve blocks and pumps
• Clean and sanitize steps, railings, landings, ledges, lights, floors, walls, tank exteriors, and overhead pipes
• Operate stepladders, skyjacks, scaffolding, and apparatuses in adherence with site safety standards
• Complete cleaning activities according to the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and follow Good Documentation Practices
• Operate CIP (Clean-In-Place) systems to clean and sanitize production assets; maintain barrels of chemicals for production and sanitation use
• Support snow removal and trash pickup as needed

• 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 upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

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