Blending Operator

Kerry Group • Byesville, OH

1d • $20 • 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.
Our Byesville, OH, USA plant is an integral part of our Beverage division, dedicated to processing and packaging fruit-based juice mixes, syrups, extracts, and other liquid ingredients. Kerry is on the lookout for career-oriented individuals to support the increasing demand for high-quality ingredients. You'll find yourself in a dynamic and enjoyable work setting! We take pride in our products that enhance food flavors, often featuring strawberry, banana, coconut, or lemon. Our team members are passionate about their community, their colleagues, and the outcomes we achieve daily. If you're seeking a manufacturing environment where you can develop a career and enjoy the process, our team could be the perfect fit for you!
As a Production Operator in the Blending role, you’ll mix and prepare product batches, keep processing equipment running safely, and help ensure every batch meets our quality standards. This role is hands on, fast paced, and essential to keeping production moving.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent required, eighteen (18) years or older
• Ability to maintain a good attendance record and availability for overtime.
• Must be self-motivated and conscientious.
• Ability to work well with a team or other coworkers.
• 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 ideal.
• 6 months of prior electric pallet jack operation and safety certification preferred.
• Use of MS products, Excel and SAP software preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees