Operations Technician

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 The Operation Technician provides support to all areas of production, ensuring that both machines and facilities are maintained to operate in a safe efficient manner. This position has a continuous 12-hour shift and is both days and nights. Key responsibilities Operate mobile equipment Provide support in daily operations of the facility Contribute to implementing continuous improvements Maintain consistent production quality and work records Qualifications and skills Minimum grade 12 education Mechanical aptitude Able to perform physical labour or work at heights Able to lift up to 50lbs Strong computer skills Ability to work independently or in a team environment Able to comprehend and follow safety procedures Work well in a team environment and able to communicate well with peers and supervisors via verbal and written communication Strong work ethic Other Info The pay rate for this position is $22.20 per hour. Kerry offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical & dental coverage, disability, life insurance, a retirement savings program with company contribution, employee share purchase plan amongst others. In addition, Kerry employees enjoy easy access to mental health and well-being support. We adhere to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable provincial law. We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and qualifying of applications as well as 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.

The Operations Technician provides support to all areas of production by ensuring machines and facilities are maintained safely and efficiently. Key tasks include operating mobile equipment, maintaining production quality, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Candidates must have a minimum grade 12 education and possess mechanical aptitude. The role requires the ability to perform physical labor, work at heights, lift up to 50lbs, and demonstrate strong computer and communication skills.

• Medical coverage • Dental coverage • Disability insurance • Life insurance • Retirement savings program • Employee share purchase plan • Mental health support • Well-being support

• TeamworkPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

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• Mechanical aptitude
• Physical labour
• Computer skills
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Safety procedures
• Mobile equipment operation
• Production quality control
• Working at Heights
• Lifting Ability
• Safety Procedures
• Strong Work Ethic
• Artificial Intelligence
• Mental Health
• Computer Literacy
• Leadership
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Operations
• Pharmaceuticals
• Writing
• Scheduling

• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Trades
• Engineering
• Operations Technician
• Manufacturing / Production Technician (General)
• Mechanical Engineering Technicians
• Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week