What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician - 12 Hr Weekend Day Shift position at Kerry?
Requisition ID 64598
Position Type (US)Full Time
Workplace Arrangement
We Are 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.
Where You'll Work
Our Byesville, OH plant is an integral part of our Beverage division, dedicated to processing and packaging fruit-based juice mixes, syrups, extracts, and other liquid ingredients. Kerry is on the lookout for career-oriented individuals to support the increasing demand for high-quality ingredients. You'll find yourself in a dynamic and enjoyable work setting! We take pride in our products that enhance food flavors, often featuring strawberry, banana, coconut, or lemon. Our team members are passionate about their community, their colleagues, and the outcomes we achieve daily. If you're seeking a manufacturing environment where you can develop a career and enjoy the process, our team could be the perfect fit for you!
Shift Information Training will be from 630AM - 300PM Monday - Friday, position will work 700AM-700PM on weekends.
What You'll Do
As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll be a key player in keeping our production lines running safely, efficiently, and reliably. You’ll work directly with modern manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot issues in real time, and help improve how our plant operates day to day.
Important areas of operations you’ll work on (but are not limited to)
What You'll Need to Succeed
The pay rate for this position is $32.00 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 July 31, 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.
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
Position Type (US)Full Time
Workplace Arrangement
We Are 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.
Where You'll Work
Our Byesville, OH plant is an integral part of our Beverage division, dedicated to processing and packaging fruit-based juice mixes, syrups, extracts, and other liquid ingredients. Kerry is on the lookout for career-oriented individuals to support the increasing demand for high-quality ingredients. You'll find yourself in a dynamic and enjoyable work setting! We take pride in our products that enhance food flavors, often featuring strawberry, banana, coconut, or lemon. Our team members are passionate about their community, their colleagues, and the outcomes we achieve daily. If you're seeking a manufacturing environment where you can develop a career and enjoy the process, our team could be the perfect fit for you!
Shift Information Training will be from 630AM - 300PM Monday - Friday, position will work 700AM-700PM on weekends.
What You'll Do
As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll be a key player in keeping our production lines running safely, efficiently, and reliably. You’ll work directly with modern manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot issues in real time, and help improve how our plant operates day to day.
Important areas of operations you’ll work on (but are not limited to)
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Diagnose equipment issues quickly to minimize downtime and keep operations moving
- Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
- Partner with production and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability
- Support continuous improvement projects and equipment upgrades
- Follow and promote strong safety and quality standards at all times
What You'll Need to Succeed
- High School diploma or equivalency required; Industrial maintenance degree, welding certification, industrial electrical certification, Associate degree in a related field or completion of a Trades/Technical School program preferred.
- 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally chemical or beverage manufacturing.
- Proficient in electrical, mechanics, pneumatics, and hydraulics. Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings.
- Practiced in safe work habits.
- Team player with enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work well done.
- Self-starter dedicated to continual quality improvement.
- Basic computer skills (MS Excel, Word, Outlook). SAP knowledge is helpful.
The pay rate for this position is $32.00 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 July 31, 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.
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 : $32