Maintenance Technician Day shift

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.

Position Type (US)
Full Time. Workplace Arrangement.

At our Rome, GA facility, part of Kerry's Meat Division
, we utilize proprietary Kerry technology to produce high-quality breading and coating blends for the food industry. We are looking for a skilled and motivated Maintenance Technician to help keep our equipment and operations running efficiently and safely.

• Day Shift 600 AM - 600 PM
• Monday through Friday

Please note that occasional work outside of normal scheduled hours may be required during plant shutdowns, equipment breakdowns, or other critical maintenance situations when production lines are down.

As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll maintain and repair production, manufacturing dust collection, auxiliary equipment and serve as front line technician for all buildings and grounds needs.

Adhere to all established Kerry LIFE Safety, Food Safety, GMP, HACCP, and processing policies
, maintaining a strong focus on quality.

Follow all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures when performing work on equipment, as required.

Never take shortcuts or use improper tools or equipment that could compromise the safety of yourself or others.

• Perform routine inspections of facility systems and equipment to identify, diagnose, and address issues.
• This includes, but is not limited to
  • Air compressors and dryers (ensuring systems remain free of water)
  • Blowers
  • Hot water systems
  • JBC chiller systems
  • Oil tank systems
  • HVAC and ventilation systems
  • Dock levelers and dock lock systems
  • Roofing systems and roof access points
  • Personnel and overhead roll-up doors
  • Facility elevators
  • Fire sprinkler and alarm systems
  • Dust collection and aspiration systems
  • Other non-manufacturing auxiliary equipment

Coordinate with the Facilities Lead and support all contracted facility services, including planning, inspections, audits, and vendor activities related to HVAC systems, docks, roofs, elevators, and other building systems.

Ensure all facility and B&G equipment is maintained in compliance with applicable safety regulations and company standards.

Perform electrical repairs and maintenance as needed.

Perform mechanical repairs and maintenance as needed.

Perform plumbing repairs and maintenance as needed.

Perform repairs and maintenance on a variety of equipment and machinery, including but not limited to

• Providing ongoing service and support to internal customers.
• Performing preventive maintenance activities.
• Executing predictive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshooting equipment breakdowns, dust collection system issues, and material flow or clogging problems.
• Replacing and maintaining dust collection filters.
• Communicating equipment needs, issues, and outages with Production, Maintenance, and Sanitation teams.
• Completing daily performance and maintenance documentation.

Complete all required paperwork, maintenance records, and work orders accurately and in a timely manner.

Follow established escalation protocols and reporting procedures.

The above listed duties are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all…