General Sanitor at Kerry Group

Blue Earth, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jan, 26

Salary

17.34

Posted On

01 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cleaning, Teamwork, Communication, Use of Chemicals, Physical Stamina, Attention to Detail, Safety Procedures, Equipment Operation

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

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. About the role Work Schedule Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts with voluntary and mandatory overtime as needed. With one 20 minute paid lunch break and one 30 minute unpaid lunch break. Or Sunday – Thursday, 8 hour shifts with voluntary and mandatory overtime as needed. 1st Shift 2nd Shift 3rd Shift 630 am – 3 pm 230 pm – 11 pm 1030 pm – 7 am Job Summary The primary functions of the General Sanitor will be wiping down equipment and completing a master sanitation duties based on scheduled tasks. Key responsibilities Essential Job Functions  Learning and performing job functions on the master sanitation schedule. To include but not limited to o Cleaning and scrubbing floors. o Sweeping and mopping floors. o Cleaning foot mats, drains, electric pallet jacks, floor scrubbers, floor scales and lift tables, animal feed area, eye wash stations, water drink stations, chemical cage, etc.  Completing tasks at the prescribed frequency or as delegated.  Work with some chemicals to clean, while wearing appropriate PPE.  Perform dry cleaning as needed.  May require to use lifts to perform certain duties. Qualifications and skills Minimum Qualifications  High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required.  Ability to communicate verbally and in written form.  Must be able to work on lifts when needed.  Must be able to work as a team player. Work Environment & Physical Demands PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; fingers to grip, and talk or hear. The employee periodically is required to reach with hands and arms. May at times need to stoop, kneel, or crouch. May occasionally lift heavier items with assistance. The employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position works primarily in warehouse of the plan, but often range into all plant areas. The temperature in these areas is comfortable for approximately 9 months per year. During the summer, temperatures often exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Large-scale industrial fans are available. The air in the processing areas is occasionally dusty, caused by flour and other ingredients, especially during periods of deep cleaning. This position is exposed to cleaning chemicals. This document is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties for this position. Non-routine duties are not included. Additional duties may be assigned as circumstances dictate. Kerry reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine positions at any time. The pay rate for this position is $17.34 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 11/30/25 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).

Responsibilities

The General Sanitor is responsible for wiping down equipment and completing master sanitation duties based on scheduled tasks. This includes cleaning floors, equipment, and various areas within the plant.