Sanitation Specialist - 1st Shift - Offering $1,000 Sign On Bonus!

Requisition ID 49165
Position Type (US)Full Time
Career Function Quality 
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Posting Type DNI
 

Kerry is a global leader in taste & nutrition. Our manufacturing facilities produce and supply the world with over 15,000 different food, beverage, and pharmaceutical products throughout the world. With a commitment toward sustainability and reputation for innovation, a career with Kerry offers you the chance to change the way the world sees food and nutrition. A career with Kerry is something you can feel good about.

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:

Are you ready to caffeinate your career?  If the answer is yes, you may want to join our Kerry Portland, ME team! Our site creates liquid coffee extracts for Kerry customers and brands. If you are looking to build a career in manufacturing with a facility boasting a 7-year safety record with ZERO Loss Time Incidents, we might be the team for you!

 

This is a 1st shift position working 8:00am - 4:00pm, with the flexibility to work 1-2 a month on 2nd/3rd shift.

 

Offering a $1,000 Sign On bonus!!

What you’ll do:

As a Sanitation Specialist you’ll be responsible for leading, and facilitating programs, including but not limited to sanitation chemical management, training, maintenance of sanitation and production equipment, testing procedures, informing management of sanitation issues, compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and Kerry Standard Operating Procedures. This position will also promote a safe work environment through knowledge of the sanitation program and commitment to a safe workplace for all. We’re looking for someone who leads by example and constantly strives for continuous improvement. Whether it’s improving team collaboration, ensuring productivity, or monitoring cleanliness progress, we’ll ask you to be the driving force behind these efforts. Have a passion for teamwork? As a sanitation specialist we’ll rely on you to guide and work alongside our quality staff to ensure our team is supported and has a clear expectation of deliverables.

What you’ll need to be successful & safe:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Secondary education preferred, preferably in a related field like microbiology, food science, or industrial hygiene.
• Preferred minimum of 3 years’ experience in food manufacturing, preferably with experience in sanitation or quality functions.
• Knowledge and understanding of Food Safety regulations, FSMA, and industry and market trends.
• Willingness to learn food safety standards and sanitation related topics.
• A good understanding of sanitation practices, MSS, CIP, and SSOP’s.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Dependable, prompt, and willing to work weekends and overtime as needed.
• Must be able to work/support in AM/PM shifts for trainings and trials.
• Experience with 5-S, Lean Manufacturing Principles or other continuous improvement methods is preferred.

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. EEO is the Law poster can be found here. Additional information can also be here .

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