MAINTENANCE WORKER - VINTON, IA

Requisition ID.
Position Type.
(US)Full Time   Workplace Arrangement.
#LI-Onsite   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 Role Description, Skills, Experience and Qualifications required.
Follow all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
Attend all meetings and training as required.
Observe all safety guidelines and report safety concerns to your direct supervisor or management.
Key responsibilities GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY.
·  Responsible for ensuring equipment is available and online to meet production goals   ·  Troubleshoot and make repairs to existing plant equipment, install new equipment, and building maintenance as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
·  Maintain a positive attitude amidst unplanned events and a willingness to be flexible with work volume and type.
·  Willingness to contribute to the greater plant as a liaison to safety, quality, engineering, or production programs.
A.
Essential Functions.
1.
Provide support to plant operations and other teams on their assigned shift to ensure equipment is available as needed for production   2.
Execute urgent work orders and special projects.
3.
Work with various hand tools, power tools, welders and cutting equipment to repair plant equipment   4.
Perform sanitary and non-sanitary welding and pipe fitting, per skill level   5.
Repair, assembly and installation of sanitary and utility service valves   6.
Perform daily PMs as assigned   7.
Operate forklift and aerial lifts   8.
Help as required in the parts storeroom   9.
Contribute to plant-wide programs in safety, quality, engineering, or production   10.
May periodically be asked to serve as “on call” outside of standard scheduled hours to support critical work.
During on call times, must be available via phone and to come on site as needed   11.
Basic computer skills.
V.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS (CONTACTS)   A.
INTERNAL.
Maintenance, Engineering, Production, Site Leadership, Sanitation, Supply Chain, & Quality teams   B.
EXTERNAL.
Contractors / Vendors The typical hiring range for this role is $22 to $26 per hour and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications.
This position may also be eligible for a shift differential and/or overtime.
In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).
Qualifications and skills VI.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS.
A.
EDUCATION.
High school diploma or GED.
B.
EXPERIENCE.
Experience in a maintenance environment required.
Prior experience in a food manufacturing facility preferred.
Experience troubleshooting and resolving more complex maintenance issues without direct oversight preferred.
C.
SKILLS  Mechanical repair, general welding, ability to use hand tools, hand-held power tools, and basic computer skills.
VII.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS.
A Maintenance Worker will be subject to working in areas of high noise level and in hazardous areas.
Burn hazards may exist when working on steam powered equipment.
High degree of mobility is necessary as job requires climbing, crawling, bending, and twisting.
Must be comfortable working from elevated surfaces, including ladders & manlifts, sometimes at heights exceeding 20 feet above the floor.
Exposure to chemicals can periodically occur.
Proper PPE is provided to mitigate the impact of any on-the-job hazards, consistent with OSHA and Kerry HSE requirements.
The ability to work outside for periods of time in temperatures varying from below zero to above 100°F is also required.
The ability to apply force to lift heavy equipment and operate wrenches, hammers, pry bars, etc.
and apply sufficient force to tighten large nuts and bolts is also required.
The ability to regularly lift 25 lbs.
is required as well as the ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
​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.
ov).
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.
., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews.
Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.
., 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.
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