Production Associate - Sanitation

​Requisition ID: 57527 
Position Type: (US)Full Time 
Workplace Arrangement:  #LI-Onsite 

We Are 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 Seattle, WA location is part of our Liquid Beverage division and creates sweet syrups and sauce variations for Kerry customers and brands. You’ll be working in a state-of-the-art facility with a team that’s committed to helping each other succeed in their roles though structured training with committed and engaged leadership. Are you looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can have some fun with? With our engagement program, volunteer days and energetic culture, we might be the team for you!

What You'll Do:

 

The Production Associate in the Sanitation position is responsible for completing tasks from the Master Sanitation Program. This involves cleaning drains, working with the production and maintenance teams to ensure equipment is sanitized and meets food grade standards. You'll support the Production Supervisor with sanitation needs.

 

The primary duties include, but are not limited to:

 

• Cleaning duties as set out on the master sanitation schedule for floors, drains, walls perimeters in the plant and warehouse meeting company, customer and government standards
• Daily cleaning: i.e. tanks, pipes and equipment, (some CIP and COP) and filling room floor.
• Safe handling and documentation of chemicals used.
• Careful use of water so equipment is not damaged
• Removal and emptying of production garbage and debris
• Manual and/or electrical pallet jacks
• Maintain all sanitation documents in accordance with plant quality and safety requirements

 

This Position Works from 9:00 PM - 5:30 AM, Sun.-Thurs., with Overtime Available on Friday

What You'll Need to Succeed:

 

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in the food sanitation, knowledge of GMPs and HACCP. 
• Able to work unsupervised, as well as working together with others.
• Good organizational and mathematical skills.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing sanitation requirements.
• Ability and willingness to follow, plant Quality, Safety and Security policies and guidelines.
• Able to effectively communicate with co-workers and plant management.
• Have a good mechanical aptitude.
• Must have experience or willingness to learn the duties listed in the job description.
• Able to work flexible hours and overtime as required.
• Be willing to accept a starting pay rate of $24.-$28. per hour, depending on experience and influenced by education.

​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: