Sanitation Tech Days + $5k Sign on Bonus - Rochester, MN

​Requisition

ID 64622

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. Where You'll Work 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 enjoyed by billions of people. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry gives you the chance to shape the future of food and grow in a truly global environment. Compensation Data The pay rate for this position is $22.25 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 12-2026. 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. What's In It For You + 401K Match Up To 6% + $5,000 sign-on bonus + Full benefits package from day one + Day shift 700 am - 330 pm What You'll Do As a Sanitation Tech, you'll + Lead and perform detailed cleaning activities on specialized production and packaging equipment (fermenters, blend tanks, dryers, evaporators, sifters) + Understand and safely handle all site chemicals, including proper usage, PPE, dilution, and titration procedures + Operate foamers, pressure washers, hose stations, and floor scrubbers efficiently and safely + Perform and assist in COP (Clean-Out-of-Place) procedures, including assembling, disassembling, troubleshooting, and cleaning equipment like valve blocks and pumps + Clean and sanitize steps, railings, landings, ledges, lights, floors, walls, tank exteriors, and overhead pipes + Operate stepladders, skyjacks, scaffolding, and apparatuses in adherence with site safety standards + Complete cleaning activities according to the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and follow Good Documentation Practices + Operate CIP (Clean-In-Place) systems to clean and sanitize production assets; maintain barrels of chemicals for production and sanitation use + Support snow removal and trash pickup as needed What You'll Need To Succeed Education High school diploma or GED Experience None required; six months to one year in food manufacturing desirable Skills Ability to work alone and in close cooperation with production personnel; capable of solving complex problems independently or with others Work Environment and Physical Requirements + Ability to walk and stand regularly; scrub, sweep, and scour in repetitive motion for long periods + Climb stairs and ladders; reach, bend/stoop, crouch, squat, push/pull, and manipulate frequently + Lift full pails of washing solution, jugs of chemicals, equipment, or bags of product up to 50 pounds (occasionally more) + Work primarily indoors with exposure to humidity, dust, fumes, noise, and chemical agents; hearing protection required + Floor surfaces may be wet; temperature varies by season and task + Able to work in cold and hot environments and outside as needed ​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