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Requisition ID: 54293

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:

With over 50 plants across North America, the Harrisonburg, VA, plant is a part of our Taste division, creating a variety of stock broth, soups, and bases. We feel good about our products that make our food taste better. We work in a fast paced and ever-changing environment, where we work hard but also enjoy taking part in the community thanks to Kerrys employee engagement program. If youre looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can have some fun with, we might be the place for you!

We have immediate opening to support our Night shift, 5:00PM - 5:00AM, on a rotating 2,2,3 schedule.

What youll do:

As a Sanitation technician you'lldemonstrates leadership in the area of safety. This requires observing and enforcing safety rules and practices, encouraging safe work behaviors, and promptly correcting conditions and unsafe behavior, which may lead to accidents. Continually endorse the Quality & Food Safety Policies, assure conformance to all requirements of the Quality & Food Safety Management Systems, & take action to properly report failures of these systems to site management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

Responsible for cleaning key production areas at high risk for environmental contamination.

• Operates foamers, pressure washers, and hose stations in an efficient and workmanlike manner. Uses washing chemicals in a safe manner as established by the company. Fully understands all of the chemicals in the plant: what theyre used to clean, how to correctly use them, dilutions, handling of the chemicals, and what to do if improperly exposed to a chemical.

• Keeps steps, railing landings, ledges, lights, and floors clean and sanitary at all times. Operates stepladders, scaffolding and apparatuses in a safe manner.

• Washes walls, tank exteriors, and overhead pipes, which may require repetitive motion on a routine basis.

• Fills out all master sanitation schedules after completing each task.

• Operates CIP systems and understands the use of chemicals. Fills barrels of chemicals from the bulk feeders.

• Understands batch/lot, sampling and HACCP procedures/systems.

• Will be alert to spot malfunctions in the operation of equipment that could be unsafe to the employee, or others in the area. Immediately reports such conditions to their supervisor.

• May paint parts of the building and equipment.

• Cleans footbaths and may perform janitorial duties in the rest rooms.

• Operates forklift.

What youll need:

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE:None required.

Six months to one-year experience in a food manufacturing environment desirable.

SKILLS Must have the ability to work alone and in close cooperation with production personnel. Capable of working through complex problems alone or with others to provide logical solutions.Required to read and follow rules for maintaining a sanitary plant. The physical demands of this position include the ability to walk and stand on a regular basis.Will be expected to scrub, sweep, and scour in a repetitive motion for long periods of time.Must climb stairs and ladders. The ability to reach, bend/stoop, crouch, squat, push/pull and manipulate is frequently required. Must be able lift full pails of washing solution, jugs of chemicals, equipment, or move bags of product that could weigh 50 pounds and occasionally more. Vision and the ability to read and write are required to perform this job. Talking and hearing are not essential functions of this position.

• The job is mostly performed inside. There is exposure to humidity, dust, fumes, noise, and chemical agents. Hearing protection is required. On occasion there is close proximity to moving objects and sharp tools and limited room for movement when staging product. The floor surface is linoleum, metal grates, or concrete frequently wet in some areas. The temperature is variable based on the season and the task being performed.

• Must be able to work in cold and hot environments and able to work outside of the building as needed (i.e. snow removal, trash pickup around the building)

  The typical hiring range for this role is $22.00 per hour and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, 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).

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) (http://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf) .

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.

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Posting Type: DNI