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Maintenance Tech

Kerry
Earth, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Requisition ID 63904

Position Type
(US)Full Time

Workplace Arrangement


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.

About the role

  • Work with Maintenance Team to develop detailed job instructions for routine tasks.
  • Audits of preventative WO to determine necessary updates or changes.
  • Adherence to GMP and PPE along with other required standards
  • Recommends equipment to be included in preventative maintenance programs
  • Ensures charge numbers and other coding are complete and accurate and authorization is proper
  • Discusses the details with the originating department as appropriate
  • Assures that work requested is needed. If need is questioned and not readily resolved with production or requesting personnel, refers the work order to the maintenance manager
  • Examines jobs to be done and determines best way to accomplish the work. Consults with requester or Maintenance Lead when necessary.

Key responsibilities

Role Description, Skills, Experience And Qualifications Required

Minimal

Qualifications

  High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.

  Must be able to tolerate the above-listed physical and environmental demands of this position with or without accommodation.

  Must pass pre-work physical.

  Ability to communicate verbally and in written form at a high level.

  Mechanical ability.

  Work experience in some of the following areas pneumatics, metal fabrication, welding, boiler operation, building maintenance, electronics, and electrical.

  Related work experience 3-5 years of similar work as an Industrial Maintenance Technician

  Aerial (manlift) experience- ability to work at heights  

Qualifications and skills

Beneficial

Qualifications

  2-year technical degree in related field. Other related certifications.

  Strongly prefer a stable employment history with at least 2 years of continuous employment at one employer within the last 5 years.

  Previous Manufacturing Experience Preferred.

  Food industry experience.

  Experience working on some or all of the following industrial equipment extruders, drying ovens, air compressors, and boilers.

  Forklift and experience.

  Stainless steel fabrication (TIG)

  Minnesota boiler license

The pay range for this position is $25 - $40 per hour. 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 4/30/26

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.

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.

Recruiter

Posting Type
DNI

Salary : $25 - $40

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