Blending Operator

Kerry Group•Byesville, OH

11d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries, partnering with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products. Their vision is to be their customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. The Byesville, OH, USA plant is an integral part of their Beverage division, dedicated to processing and packaging fruit-based juice mixes, syrups, extracts, and other liquid ingredients. Kerry is seeking career-oriented individuals to support increasing demand, offering a dynamic and enjoyable work setting. The company prides itself on products that enhance food flavors, and its team members are passionate about their community, colleagues, and daily outcomes. The Production Operators in the Blending position are responsible for following recipes to ensure customers receive ideal liquid ingredients. This involves pulling raw ingredients, weighing, measuring, using lifts and cranes, learning processes, and following procedures. Attention to detail and maintaining safe processes are critical to ensure the best product is shipped daily, meeting or exceeding all governmental and Kerry processes and policies. Successful employees in this role are expected to be leaders for other employees and consistently communicate with the production team.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent required
Eighteen (18) years or older
Ability to maintain a good attendance record
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 lift truck, electric pallet jack operation and safety certification preferred
Use of MS products, Excel and SAP software preferred

Responsibilities

Follow recipes to ensure the customers receive the ideal liquid ingredients to meet their needs
Pull raw ingredients, weighing, measuring, use of lifts and cranes, learning processes and following procedures
Maintain safe processes to ensure that the best product is shipped daily
Meet and or exceed all governmental and Kerry processes and policies
Complete required training within deadlines
Embrace and practice safe work habits, Kerry policies and procedures
Participate in Kerry continuous improvement practices, development, and implementation initiatives
Support new-employee learning & development and cross-training initiatives
Consistently communicate with the production team