What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker 2nd Shift position at Kerry?
Requisition ID 62617
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.
Where You'll Work
Our Evansville, IN, location is part of our Coatings division, and creates various breading, batter, and coating blends for Kerry brands and customers. We feel good about our products that make our food taste better. Our employees care about their community, their team and the results we create every day. If you’re looking for a manufacturing facility where you can build a career and have fun while you do it, we might be the team for you! We are part of the Evansville Local Labor Union 561, and we are located at 1515 Park Street, Evansville, IN.
Compensation Data
he pay rate for this position is $28.45 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 3/30/2026.
What You'll Do
The Industrial Maintenance Worker is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment, utilities, and facility infrastructure within a dry blending food manufacturing environment. This role ensures equipment reliability, supports efficient production operations, and upholds strict food safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Perform preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance on blending systems, conveyors, packaging lines, mixers, baggers, dust collection systems, and other production equipment.
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues and complete repairs to minimize downtime.
Maintain and repair pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains, and related components.
Food Safety & Compliance
Follow all food safety protocols including GMPs, allergen controls, sanitation standards, and HACCP guidelines.
Ensure maintenance activities do not compromise product safety or contaminate production lines.
Complete maintenance tasks in compliance with FDA, OSHA, and company safety requirements.
Documentation & CMMS
Record all maintenance activities, parts usage, and work order details in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Assist in maintaining accurate equipment documentation, including manuals, schematics, and preventive maintenance schedules.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and support root-cause analysis for recurring issues.
Participate in installation, startup, and commissioning of new equipment and process upgrades.
Safety
Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, hot work, and other required safety procedures.
Actively participate in safety audits, training, and incident investigations.
What You'll Need To Succeed
Qualifications Required 2 years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience; food manufacturing experience preferred. Strong mechanical aptitude with experience repairing industrial equipment. Basic electrical knowledge, including working around 3-phase power, sensors, and control circuits. Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in environments with dust, heights, and varying temperatures. Preferred Experience in dry blending, powdered food production, or similar processing environments. Familiarity with PLC systems, VFDs, and automated equipment. Welding and fabrication skills (MIG/TIG/stick). Maintenance certifications or vocational training.
Any other information Key Competencies Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Attention to detail and commitment to food safety Effective communication with operators, supervisors, and team members Ability to work independently or as part of a team Time management and prioritization in a fast-paced production environment
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
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.
Where You'll Work
Our Evansville, IN, location is part of our Coatings division, and creates various breading, batter, and coating blends for Kerry brands and customers. We feel good about our products that make our food taste better. Our employees care about their community, their team and the results we create every day. If you’re looking for a manufacturing facility where you can build a career and have fun while you do it, we might be the team for you! We are part of the Evansville Local Labor Union 561, and we are located at 1515 Park Street, Evansville, IN.
Compensation Data
he pay rate for this position is $28.45 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 3/30/2026.
What You'll Do
The Industrial Maintenance Worker is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment, utilities, and facility infrastructure within a dry blending food manufacturing environment. This role ensures equipment reliability, supports efficient production operations, and upholds strict food safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Perform preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance on blending systems, conveyors, packaging lines, mixers, baggers, dust collection systems, and other production equipment.
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues and complete repairs to minimize downtime.
Maintain and repair pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains, and related components.
Food Safety & Compliance
Follow all food safety protocols including GMPs, allergen controls, sanitation standards, and HACCP guidelines.
Ensure maintenance activities do not compromise product safety or contaminate production lines.
Complete maintenance tasks in compliance with FDA, OSHA, and company safety requirements.
Documentation & CMMS
Record all maintenance activities, parts usage, and work order details in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Assist in maintaining accurate equipment documentation, including manuals, schematics, and preventive maintenance schedules.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and support root-cause analysis for recurring issues.
Participate in installation, startup, and commissioning of new equipment and process upgrades.
Safety
Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, hot work, and other required safety procedures.
Actively participate in safety audits, training, and incident investigations.
What You'll Need To Succeed
Qualifications Required 2 years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience; food manufacturing experience preferred. Strong mechanical aptitude with experience repairing industrial equipment. Basic electrical knowledge, including working around 3-phase power, sensors, and control circuits. Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in environments with dust, heights, and varying temperatures. Preferred Experience in dry blending, powdered food production, or similar processing environments. Familiarity with PLC systems, VFDs, and automated equipment. Welding and fabrication skills (MIG/TIG/stick). Maintenance certifications or vocational training.
Any other information Key Competencies Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Attention to detail and commitment to food safety Effective communication with operators, supervisors, and team members Ability to work independently or as part of a team Time management and prioritization in a fast-paced production environment
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
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