Sanitation Operator -5K Sign On Bonus

What's In It For You

Pay $22.25
Full benefits package
Day shift Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Overtime eligible
Leadership opportunity within sanitation and food safety operations

Where You'll Work

Our Rochester, MN location is part of our Applied Health and Nutrition Division, specializing in fermented ingredients for the bio-science industry.

What You'll Do

• 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

• A high school diploma or GED
• Minimum one year of experience in a food manufacturing environment with an emphasis in sanitation
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally with production and maintenance teams
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to provide logical solutions
• Commitment to maintaining hygienic production standards and following sanitation protocols

Company Information

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.