Maintenance Technician - 8Hr Day shift

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.

Facilities / Building & Grounds (B&G)

• ◆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

or duties required. Incumbents will be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

• ✓2-5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• ✓Mechanical knowledge of industrial machinery.
• ✓Advanced mechanical aptitude.
• ✓Use of hand and powered tools.
• ✓Read and comprehend complex manuals.
• ✓Use of measuring tools (tape measures, calipers, gauges).
• ✓Reading mechanical schematics.
• ✓Basic electrical knowledge of industrial machinery.
• ✓Basic wiring skills.
• ✓Electrical troubleshooting skills.
• ✓Proper use of electrical meters.
• ✓Reading electrical schematics.
• ✓Organizational skills and excellent communication skills are essential.
• ✓Ability to read, write, and communicate in English at a level necessary to understand job-specific terminology.
• ✓Ability to comprehend and follow written and/or verbal procedures or instructions.
• ✓Ability to be a team player.
• ✓Medium-level computer and report-writing skills.
• ✓Ability to effectively communicate with leadership across Maintenance and other departments.

• ✓Previous work experience within a food manufacturing and distribution environment in Facilities and Buildings & Grounds.
• ✓Skills in bulk material handling of powders are a plus.

• ✓Ability to kneel, bend, squat, stoop, carry, reach, stand, grip, push, pull, extend arms, and perform elevated work.
• ✓Ability to work in hot, cold, or wet environments.
• ✓Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• ✓Ability to work overtime and maintain a flexible schedule.
• ✓Ability to walk up to 135 feet one way, multiple times per day.
• ✓Ability to continuously stand and/or walk for up to 12 hours.
• ✓Ability