Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Jobs

Do you have a natural knack for working with your hands and troubleshooting mechanical components? Join us as a Maintenance Mechanic in our Cary plant where we proudly produce one of our most well-known products: Cheez-Its! You'll collaborate with an upbeat, hard-working, and diverse team to keep our plant running smoothly, and continuously improve our machinery and maintenance department. This is an Overnight Shift position, 6 pm-6 am working on a 2-3-2 12-hour schedule with every other weekend off. The hourly rate is $27.80. We are also offering a $3,000 sign on bonus.

Want to be a part of The Cheez-It Institute and help in determining which flavors of Cheez-It are “Ready or Not Ready”? Join our Cary, NC facility, the home of our Cheez-It since 1921, and recipients of the State of North Carolina Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star Certification. Come be a part of our knowledgeable workforce which is made of a diverse culture where 48 countries are represented. Ready to hear about our Square Roots?

HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Safely Execute – Understanding, following, and enforcing all established safety, health, and quality procedures to drive forward production
• Ensuring Performance Efficiency – Managing machine performance by doing equipment set up and changeovers for production, and responding to equipment breakdowns in a timely manner
• Preventative Maintenance – Performing basic troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment, like our industrial ovens that help us produce our delicious pop-tarts and cereals
• Provide Top Notch Customer Service – Establishing rapport with business partners across the plant floor to solve problems with a strong sense of urgency

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Sitting, standing, walking, lifting (50lbs), and/or repetitive tasks throughout the day
• Previous welding experience
• Experience in troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment
• Previous experience as a mechanic in a food manufacturing setting
• High School diploma or GED
• Effective communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

WHAT’S NEXT
After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter – not a bot. This means it could take us a little while to get back with you so watch your inbox for updates. In the meantime, visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and how to best prepare for a Kellogg interview.

If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email [email protected].

ABOUT KELLOGG COMPANY

Kellogg Company is a multibillion-dollar company with over 30 thousand employees all over the globe. We are proud to make delicious foods that people love – foods that you grew up with like Frosted Flakes, Cheez It, Eggo, Pop-Tarts, Crunchy Nut, Pringles, as well as innovative foods such as MorningStar Farms, RX bar, and Noodles. Our KValues and BetterDays commitments are at the core of who we are, what we believe and what brings us together. We’re proud to say we’ve been awarded with Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies”, DiversityInc’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity”, Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces”, and many more awards that you can check out here.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion has been part of our DNA since the beginning. Clearly stated in our Code of Ethics, “we have respect for individuals of all backgrounds, capability and opinions.” We believe that equity is more than leveling the playing field. It is making sure barriers, both tangible and intangible, are removed. Interested in the numbers? We hold ourselves accountable with our yearly Features report.

Kellogg is proud to offer industry competitive Total Health benefits (Physical, Financial, Emotional, and Social) that vary depending on region and type of role. Be sure to ask your recruiter for more information!

THE FINER PRINT

The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.

Kellogg Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow this link.

Let’s create the future of food,

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