Sanitation Technician

Requisition ID: 67456
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.

Why Join Our Team:

Our Byesville, Ohio facility is a proud part of Kerry’s Beverage division , producing fruit‑based juice mixes, syrups, extracts, and other liquid ingredients used in foods people enjoy every day. From familiar flavors like strawberry, banana, coconut, and lemon, our work supports customers around the world—while staying deeply connected to our local community.

At Kerry, you’ll find a stable, essential manufacturing environment built on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. We’re a close‑knit team that values collaboration, supports career growth, and offers opportunities to build leadership and technical skills through cross‑training. If you’re looking for a place where you can grow your career, contribute to your community, and take pride in what you make, the Byesville team is a great place to belong.

What You’ll Do:

The Production Sanitation Technician plays a critical role in food safety, quality, and workplace cleanliness. You'll work closely with production and maintenance teams, performing daily, weekly, and scheduled sanitation activities in compliance with company, customer, and government standards. Join our sanitation team and help keep a fast‑paced food production facility clean, safe, and running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing production equipment and plant areas using set schedules
• Performing CIP/COP cleaning on tanks, pipes, and equipment
• Safely handling and documenting sanitation chemicals
• Removing trash and debris to maintain a clean, safe workplace
• Operating pallet jacks and forklifts (training provided if needed)
• Completing sanitation logs and follow GMP, SSOP, HACCP, and safety standards
• Working with a team that values safety, quality, and accountability

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• High school diploma or equivalent; must be 18+.
• Manufacturing Sanitation, food or chemical production, or related experience preferred.
• Chemical handling experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Basic math and problem-solving skills.
• Mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Pallet jack or forklift experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office and SAP experience preferred.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and team-oriented.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

What We Offer:

The hiring rate for this position is $18.41 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 November 02, 2026 .

Shift Hours: 10:30PM-7:00AM, Monday-Friday Night, with Overtime Available.

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.

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) .