Maintenance Technician -1st Shift

Kerry Inc

Lakeland, FL

Pay: $26-$39/hr

​Requisition ID 66822 Position Type (US)Full Time Workplace Arrangement 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 At our Lakeland, FL facility we are part of the citrus and apple products, restoration aromas, flavor aromas, and essential oils for Kerry and our retail customers. We are looking for someone to help us keep things running! We have an immediate opening for a 1st Shift Maintenance Technician . The schedule is Monday through Friday, 630 AM to 300 PM , with the possibility of occasional overtime. What you'll do The Maintenance Technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems, and processes to support the achievement of the site's business goals. The Maintenance Technician is part of a team responsible for supporting production and safely maintaining equipment used in the production, packaging, and shipping of our food products in a plant and warehouse environment. In addition, the Maintenance Technician is also responsible for supporting the building facilities operations while meeting safety and GMP practices, environmental and regulatory requirements.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• 3 years or more of maintenance experience working in a manufacturing environment, food manufacturing preferable, with strong emphasis on electrical work. • Must be able to troubleshoot and repair pneumatic control systems. • Must be knowledgeable in operating and maintaining air compressors and air dryers. • Must be able to install production equipment. • Must be knowledgeable in the operating principles of steam, hydraulic, pneumatic systems and able to troubleshoot and repair their mechanical components. • Must be able to read piping diagrams and identify the function of various components for air and water distributions systems. • Must be able to perform basic plumbing repairs. • PLC experience, preferred, but not required. • Must be knowledgeable in programming Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s). • Must be able to calibrate various instruments such as thermocouples, LEL meters, vacuum sensors, etc. • Must be able to read electrical diagrams and identify individual components. • Must be able to troubleshoot power distribution systems. • Must have working knowledge of electrical testing equipment such as multimeter, megger, etc. • Must be able to troubleshoot systems up to 480 volts with complicated electrical controls and wire 3 phase motors. What You'll Need to Succeed

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Read, write, and understand written and verbal instructions in the English language. • Pleasant, cautious, and always safety conscience. • Punctual and consistent attendance is a must. • Flexible and available to work any shift or day to meet customer needs and production demands. • A self-starter motivated by scheduled production requirements and able to work with minimal supervision. • Must be able to perform several functions concurrently in a fast-paced environment. • Basic mathematical skills required to included addition, subtraction, and multiplication • Computer skills needed to including SAP (preferable) and Microsoft programs. • Able to climb ladders and withstand heights of 40’ or more and have mobility in all areas of the plant, including confined spaces. • Able to perform high intensity physical activity, to include lifting to 50 lbs. • Able to work in all varying temperatures both inside and out. • Must be knowledgeable in forklift and scissors lift safety. • Must have working knowledge of OSHA, FDA and GMP requirements as they pertain to maintenance activities at a food processing facility. • Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s license. Compensation Data The pay rate for this position is $26.00 - 39.00 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 16, 2026. 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