Title:  Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Looking for a challenging yet rewarding career with a company that produces the world’s most recognizable products?  Join us in Jackson, TN as an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician where we are passionate about the products we make, the people we work with, and the city we live in. We are looking for team players who want to grow their career on our Electrical & Instrumentation team. Pay starts at $29.72/hr + shift differential, with room for promotion up to $35.62/hr. Our great benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision and 401-k, all starting day 1. Vacation and Holiday Pay included. 

At Kellogg, we’re a company that can nourish your career as well as your appetite.  We want you to bring your unique flavor to our Jackson plant where we are proud to produce Pringles, Kellogg Cracker, and Cheez-It brands. Our culture boasts a strong safety record, a high level of accountability, and great developmental opportunities. Join us in Jackson to add some flavor to your career!

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

• Maintaining Equipment and Amplifying your PLC knowledge – Constantly alternating between troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and on the spot machine repair
• Analyzing Conditions and Providing Solutions - Identifying and examining production equipment failures to understand root cause analysis, with the help of interpreting schematics and drawings. Investigating and repairing electrical & mechanical systems such as: pneumatics, hydraulics, DC circuits, drives and conveyors.
• Continuous Improvement – Making electrical improvements that impact results for the operating lines
• Preventative Maintenance – Completing assigned preventative maintenance on your shift
• Collaborate and Engage – Working with various departments across your assigned location at the site, including operations and support resources to deliver results meet business needs

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

• 2 Year Technology degree in related field (can be in the last semester of school), OR 2+ years electrical experience, OR Military experience in an advanced electronics field
• Must be able to explain, PLC (Rockwell), VFD, HMI (panel views), Motor control systems including servos, Instrumentation (process controls)
• Physically must be able to stand for long hours and be able to lift at or above waist at a maximum of fifty pounds. Must also be able to work at heights
• Availability to work all shifts on a rotating schedule including weekends, holidays and overtime as needed
• Ability to read and interpret basic electrical and electronic/mechanical drawings, prints, schematics, and computer programs
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Open to being task qualified and enter electrical panels to maintain related hardware

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 USA.Recruitment@kellogg.com

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,

Kellogg Recruitment