Batcher

Kerry Group • Seattle, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Our Seattle, WA facility is an integral part of our Beverage division, specializing in the production of sweet syrups and sauce variations for Kerry customers and brands. This state-of-the-art production site features advanced technology and a collaborative team environment, where employees are encouraged to support one another's success. The facility offers opportunities for professional growth through structured training and hands-on experience, all guided by dedicated leadership. In addition to focusing on quality manufacturing, the Seattle team enjoys an energetic and inclusive workplace culture, enhanced by engagement programs, volunteer days, and activities that make work both rewarding and enjoyable. If you're seeking a place to develop your career in beverage production while being part of a dynamic and fun team, our Seattle location stands out as an excellent choice.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent required, eighteen (18) years or older
• Reliable attendance is important for team operations.
• Must be self-motivated and conscientious.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a team.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Mechanical aptitude and analytical skills to solve mechanical problems.
• Ability to complete certification requirements

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of Food or chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
• 6 months of prior Lift truck, electric pallet jack operation and safety certification preferred.
• Use of MS products, Excel and SAP software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pull and measure ingredients following customer specific formulas
• Mix and blend batches according to customer formulas
• Verify ingredients, amounts, and lot numbers
• Record batch details and maintain accurate documentation
• Monitor processing controls and address issues quickly
• Watch for anything that could affect sterility and report mechanical problems
• Maintain steady product flow to avoid delays
• Operate a lift truck to move and store ingredients
• Clean equipment, tanks, rooms, tools, and piping

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
• Employee Share Plan
• Life, disability, and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED