Maintenance Technician - 12 Hr Night Shift

​Requisition ID: 66547
Position Type: (US)Full Time
Workplace Arrangement:

Where you'll work:

At our Owen, WI facility we are part of the Dairy and Culinary division and we make cheese powders, meal seasonings (mashed potato seasoning), dairy flavors and cheese sauce for our retail customers. This site participates in many local area charities and festivals throughout the year. We are looking for someone to help us keep things running!

We have an immediate opening for a 12 Hr Night Shift Maintenance Technician, 6:00PM - 6:00AM on a rotating schedule.

$3.00 Shift Differential for working Night Shift!

What you'll do:

You’ll work with the Maintenance team to complete building repairs, equipment installation, troubleshooting and installation, fulfillment of assigned work orders and unforeseen repairs in a timely fashion. You’ll follow good manufacturing practices to maintain inventory, preventative maintenance, good housekeeping and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental laws and regulations. If this is something you’re passionate about also, this could be your next great opportunity!

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic problems and malfunctions.
• Repair, replace or rebuild process equipment such as pumps, gearboxes, valves and motors.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on facility equipment and property structures, in addition to performing grounds maintenance.
• Independently perform preventive maintenance as scheduled by the Maintenance Planner per Kerry and manufacturer specifications.
• Log all work performed on preventive maintenance work orders, repair work orders, and new equipment installations (including hours worked on each work order) in the CMMS program per Kerry and manufacturer specifications.
• Serve on the Plant Safety Committee and attend company-sponsored Safety Training programs.

What you'll need to be successful:

• Working knowledge of Electrical 3-phase systems, PLCs, and controls.
• Extensive experience repairing and/or replacing pumps, motors, filters, and pipes.
• Welding, cutting, and grinding, along with operation of a wide range of powered shop tools.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

On call

• Must be available for emergency call-in to perform equipment and system repairs on a rotating basis per established procedures to ensure equal distribution of call-in responsibilities.

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $39.00 per hour. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. 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, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on 10/02/2026

​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